Rutherford Cross is exclusively working with a FMCG business based in Ayrshire to recruit a Finance Analyst in the Accounts Payable department for a 12-18 month period. Previous experience with Accounts and Purchase Orders as well as experience in the FMCG industry is desirable.

This private equity backed business will provide a great career platform with good opportunity for professional development as well as the mandate to shape and define how the role evolves going forward.  The company is looking for someone who is inquisitive in nature and not afraid to pick up additional accounts or finance tasks and challenges throughout the working day providing a lot of variety for the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will get exposure across the entire business and suggestions on process improvement and bringing best practise from previous employment is highly encouraged in this forward-thinking establishment.

The required responsibilities

• Carrying out and co-ordinating required analysis of Purchase Orders
• Working and analysis of the accounts Payable systems
• Review of the cashflow and borrowing requirements
• Working closely with the Bank and inquiring into statements, unknown payments etc.
• Where continuous issues arise with a process, propose potential solutions to Management and implement proactive solutions

On offer:

• Salary £25,000-£30,000
• 25 days annual leave plus stats
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance / death in service