A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Operations Controller on a 12-month FTC to join a specialist manufacturing business operating internationally. Our client offers a warm and friendly working environment, 33 days holiday and pension scheme. The Operational Controller supports the business by providing accurate and timely financial information and analysis to support all business decisions. You will support the Group Controlling manager and UK operational management team by taking responsibility for the local managerial PandL. Job Description: Operational and Financial Control: As the Operations Controller you will understand, monitor, and report on production processes. Calculate and analyse standard cost prices As the Operations Controller you will conduct monthly production variance analysis Develop, track, and report production based KPIs As the Operations Controller you will perform variance analysis of actual costs versus budget and prior year Complete costing and production related monthly closing activities Lead the annual budgeting process for all operational items Provide required documentation and responses for internal and external audits Address and resolve audit non conformities by correcting identified issues Provide first line SAP support As the Operations Controller you will analyse and improve working capital performance Support monthly closing and PandL reporting Analyse plant and non plant operational costs Candidate Requirements: Education Le