Applications are invited for the above mentioned position based at the James Sedgewick Distillery at Distell Wellington. The successful person will report to the DistilleryManager Wellington..

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

Ensure a cost effective and efficient financial support platform to provide a value adding financial service to the site and its business partners

Responsible for the operational cost management of the site

Optimize financial processes to ensure accurate standards of the site (Production overheads, Loss % allowance

Render effective and efficient operational cost control at the site

Monthly reporting of the site to management and Supply Chain Finance Centre

Build effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders

Implement new ideas and improve methods, systems and work processes that will lead to higher quality, better results in reduced or reduced cost

Support and assist managers in compiling OPEX and capital budgets / forecasts

Contribute and evaluate inputs and motivations for amounts ensuring that meaningful targets are set per cost centre

Co-ordinate processing of budget / forecasts and effective financial control for year end

Management reporting of OPEX and Liquor and material variance explanations

Report on status of capital budget and manage and co-ordinate asset register

Settlement and confirmation of production and quality orders

Assist and guide cost centre managers with financial information, proper variance declarations interpretation of expenses

Highlight areas of concern in OPEX or variances and recommend corrective action where possible

Ensure site complies with ICC, self-assessments, stock takes and internal audit programs

Responsible for site excise accounts and liaise with Supply Chain Excise Centre

Management subordinates effectively

The successful candidate must have the following experience & qualification:

Relevant Accounting degree

CIMA qualification will be highly advantageous

Minimum 3 years relevant business experience

Advanced MS Office skills

Sound knowledge of SAP and /or other ERP systems

Communication skills that include excellent negotiation skills, ability to network and excellent presentation skills

High energy levels and a self-starter

Good analytical skills and ability to interpret and present financial and statistical data

Strong decision making and problem solving ability

Opportunity seeking attitude with sound business skills and judgement

Excellent time management skills and a sense of urgency

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision

Ability to work accurately under pressure

Adaptable to change