Job title: UK Manufacturing Finance Director 

Department: Finance

Location: Southampton  

Working hours: Full time, Mon-Fri (onsite)

 

A brighter future awaits you

Job summary – What to expect: 

You’ll play a strategic role and be responsible for financial management, controls and reporting, as well as the development and execution of strategy for CooperVision Contact Lens Manufacturing Operations in the UK which manufactures over 1 billion lens per year. A focus on business partnering with the Managing Director of the UK Manufacturing site by delivering key metrics through strong leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement. 

Our UK Manufacturing site is world class in terms of its technology, diverse portfolio of products and is a 24/7 high volume manufacturing operation. 

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

To build highly effective relationships cross functionally within UK and Global Contact Lens Manufacturing. Be responsible for leading, coaching, engaging, and developing a team of financial professionals. Identify the drivers of the business to provide strategic direction and deliver against UK Manufacturing and Functional strategy. Help drive and embed a continuous improvement culture across both the finance and operations teams. Improving systems, processes and reporting where necessary. Responsible for the preparation and analysis of monthly accounts, cash flow projections, standard costs, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and year end accounts. Work with site teams to investigate adverse operational variances and develop countermeasures. To provide on-site financial control to all aspects of the operation, providing day to day support and advice to staff and management on existing and future manufacturing internal control practices. To regularly audit SOX / Internal control processes to maintain compliance with CV’s internal control procedures and practice. To be responsible for monitoring, reporting and compliance of all financial aspects of a manufacturing operation, including cost of production, inventories, fixed assets, capital investments, reconciliation of production numbers, balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings To drive cost saving initiatives and provide financial advice in the development of manufacturing methods and products. Partner with the Global Sourcing Team on inbound raw materials by supporting contract negotiations and developing cost reduction strategies. To ensure proactive identification and escalation of potential issues to Financial and Operational management teams To partner with the broader CooperVision finance team to ensure accurate and timely reporting of results in line with requirements for consolidation into the overall business results process. Ability to deputize for Senior Finance Director European Manufacturing

Full job description on request

 

About you:

You’ll be a strategic and highly motivated senior leader with multiple years experience of running high volume manufacturing/operational sites. 

You’ll be someone who is passionate about team management and development, continuous improvement, leading cost saving projects and business partnering.

Experience in building strong business relationships, having mature leadership capabilities and possessing the skills of being a strategic leader will all be areas which will support the success of this individual. 

 

What we offer:

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including a competitive salary, bonus, car allowance, shares, annual leave, healthcare, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!

We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours. 

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in you career and grow with CooperVision

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

 

If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

Please view our careers page at https://hcjy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1to view all other opportunities.

 

#INDHP

#LI-JL1

#LI-ONSITE