Head of Finance Operations

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa The Weir Group PLC Full time

Head of Finance Operations - EMEA

Johannesburg - Alrode

Onsite

Purpose of Role: The Head of Finance Operations - EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) will lead the operational costing function in the EMEA region, with overall responsibility for cost accounting, reporting operational performance, developing and ensuring compliance with costing policies, and using analytics and continuous improvement to drive efficiency in the region's operations.

Reporting to the Senior Director Finance Operations for the Minerals Division, the individual will support our main manufacturing sites across Europe, Central Asia, Middle East and Africa, and will interface with Operations, Finance and Business leaders across the region.

What we offer: At Weir, we are proud to provide reward on a basis which is fair and attractive, including a competitive benefits package. Through our 'We are Weir' framework, we focus on the importance of our people and the contribution they make to our organisation.

  • Health & Wellbeing: As a global organisation there isn't one single solution that will enable us to take a proactive approach to our health and wellbeing. We have built a Health and Wellness framework focusing on Culture & Leadership, Safety & Environmental, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Wellbeing, Digital Wellbeing and Financial Wellbeing for different parts of the business to bring to life in a way that is most meaningful for them.
    • Grow your Own Way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must go down. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
      • Be You and Belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where everyone's contribution is recognised and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and enforce the divisional cost accounting principles and policies, including training where necessary to ensure operational teams fully understand the principles and policies.
  • Review, report and analyse operational performance of the EMEA business; with regular interaction with operations leaders to drive performance.
  • Lead the cost roll process across the EMEA region, validating increases / decreases where required.
  • Develop early warning, gap analysis and countermeasure recommendations for various operations financial KPIs.
  • Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Minimum post qualification experience of 5 years within management/cost accounting function gained at a multinational Engineering / Manufacturing firm.
  • Ability to read, analyse, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to provide constructive commentary to management at various levels of a business. Exposure to SAP ERP system would be strongly preferred.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
We are Weir Founded in 1871, Weir engineers solutions that improve safety, efficiency and sustainability - helping to provide the essential resources needed by a growing world. We are a global family. We are proud of our unique blend of talent, technology and culture. We are here to inspire you to do the best work of your life

For additional information about what it's like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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