Management Accountant

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Management and preparation of weekly site KPI reports;


• Management and preparation of month end and year end tasks;


• Monitor various capital project spend and post-completion reviews;


• Preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis;


• Site compliance with, and testing of, SOX and company internal controls;


• Preparation of annual budgets and quarterly re-forecasts;


• Planning, testing and implementation of European finance systems;


• Training and support within the European finance team; and


• Supporting the Head of Finance with ad-hoc financial requirements.

Experience

Essential

• Qualified finance professional with a proven track record of success within a similar, challenging role;


• Strong relationship builder who will challenge and collaborate with open, honest and confident communication;


• Experienced in relationship management, working with financial and non-financial stakeholders;


• A dynamic, driven and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced international business environment with the ability to work to tight deadlines in an ever-changing environment;


• A positive fit with the West Fraser culture, demonstrating excellent people skills and high levels of engagement and energy;


• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and analytical skills;


• Work on own initiative and manage own time effectively; and


• Advanced excel skills - ability to manipulate data for financial analysis

Desirable experience

• Operating within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous


• Use of Microsoft Dynamics AX;


• Product costing; and


• Running SOX and internal control audits.

Qualifications required for the role

• Professionally qualified accountant

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• Ability to prioritise and adapt to workload


• Strong analytical, organisational and decision-making skills


• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with an ability to influence key members of senior management


• Ability to assess and drive business improvement projects


• Excellent IT skills, with a proven track record in optimising finance systems

Other Key Characteristics & Behaviours

• Exceptional levels of integrity


• Ability to influence across multi-stakeholders


• Commercially and intellectually curious, relishing new experiences and challenges


• Results driven and respect for deadlines


• Anticipates stakeholder needs and a strong team player


• Not afraid to challenge the status quo and evaluate/present alternatives as required


• Positive disposition and good sense of humour

Self Management

• Brings energy and naturally motivates those around them


• High levels of drive with a personal commitment to achieve success


• Remains calm when under pressure

Competencies

• Accountancy technical


• Commercial acumen


• Integrity


• Self-motivation


• Professionally sceptical