Management Accountant

Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.

As a Management Accountant, you will be part of a small team of finance professionals working on-site Chippenham at the Littelfuse site. You will help to ensure completion of all Group and local tasks, prepare for a new ERP system, and provide cover for the Financial Accountant and Financial Controller during absences.

This role requires close collaboration within the Finance team, the wider Chippenham and corporate FP&A and Financial Accounting teams based outside the UK.

Your impact will be measured by adherence to deadlines, audit completions, ERP implementation, and improvement in Finance support of other departments.

About the Job:

• Complete month end activities in 3 days (Mon-Wed) on a 4-4-5 basis.

• Be the finance lead for analysis, reporting and control of:

  • Sales Order profitability

  • Inventory including Raw Material, WIP, & Finished Goods

  • Stock Control, including standards

  • Fixed Assets

  • Prepayments & Accruals

  • Cost Centers

• Ensure appropriate Chart of Accounts within existing JDE ERP system

• Build Understanding of JDE ERP processes to enable full engagement in replacement of JDE with SAP where you will be the local finance expert on the implementation project.

• Ensure the Finance department ‘Keeps Our Promises’ to all stakeholders.

• Suggest and implement improvements within finance processes and policies

• Ensure compliance with Group policies in compliance with US GAAP including:

  • Revenue recognition in compliance within ASC606

  • Loss Contract Provisions

  • Excess & Obsolete Stock Reporting

• Provide analysis and support for internal and external audit requirements.

• Take responsibility for low level approvals of costs currently done by the Financial Controller.

• Support Financial Accountant and Financial Controller in all aspects of Finance including Planning, Budgets, and Forecasting

• Be the ‘go-to’ backup for all finance queries and activities in the event of team holiday and sickness.

• Be a key part of succession planning within the Finance department.

• Work closely with Engineering, Production and Product Yield Group to assist in scrap reductions including guiding use of resources where workload constrains the number of projects which can be completed.

• Work closely with sales, planning and production to ensure revenue targets are achieved, surprises minimised and solutions presented before they are required.

• Take a pro-active approach with non-finance managers and associates to assist in cost saving targets without impacting revenue and output requirements.

• Improve reporting for production variances including splitting of scrap, material usage, labour usage and WIP variances

• Introduce reporting for warranty and repair activities within the constraints of the existing JDE ERP system and take learnings into SAP implementation.

•  Take a ‘nothing sacred’ approach to internal and group reporting from finance and provide robust but helpful challenge where reporting fails to add value to the business.

• Be the lead for all requirements from the Office of National Statistics ensuring accurate and on-time delivery of requests

About You:

• Qualified or Finalist Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with experience in engineering/manufacturing companies.

• Excellent Excel skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proven application of Accounting standards in the real world with US GAAP being an advantage

• Knowledge of SAP and/or JDE would be an advantage

• Confident communicator who is willing to step outside the finance function and help other departments where required (both pro-actively and reactively)

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values – Respect, Customer Focus, Agility, and Collaboration – support us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers’ products and systems.

We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.

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At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.