Manufacturing – Finance 12 Month Placement

Who are JDE? 

JDE is home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world. To date, their coffee and tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries and includes iconic household names such as Kenco, L’Or, Tassimo and Douwe Egberts.

They've built their business on the belief that everyone deserves the coffee they love – no matter who you are, where you live or how you take it. 

Job description

Please note: JDE are unable to sponsor visas for these roles

As finance intern, you will be part of the Finance team, which forms part of the wider manufacturing site. You will report into the Overheads Controller and work cross functionally with other associates to deliver financial support and focus to the site.

You will gain insight into all areas of the finance team including Overheads, Packing and Process, and support with variance analysis, reporting against budget, KPI’s and internal controls. 

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Supporting the preparation of weekly material loss analysis within the packing section, you will calculate actual variances vs target, analyse material stock adjustments and provide insight into shrinkage losses within the section.  
• Supporting the preparation of monthly Profit & Loss and Balance sheet within your cost areas, ensuring the financials are understood and in line with expectations.  
• Managing the financial elements of the perpetual spare part cycle counts, including tracking, posting and communicating any differences to ensure we have accurate inventory.  
• Ensuring compliance with relevant internal controls including fixed asset physical verification and activation.  
• Analysing and communicating weekly manufacturing volumes vs budget/forecast and the financial impact to the site.  
• Attending regular training sessions including Coffee basics and financial training to help build knowledge and understanding of the inner working of the factory and the wider finance function.   

Key Skills:

If you’re brimming with entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE. Working globally and locally, our Associates have been positively influencing the world of coffee for over 250 years.

We love people who are not afraid to try, and who try until they get it right. We value strong convictions and encourage debate. And all this in an open, friendly environment where you can approach anyone and grow any way you like.  

Job requirements

• Someone with problem solving skills, that enjoys working with numbers
• Self- motivated with a can-do attitude
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Excel is desirable
• An interest in developing financial understanding of a multi process manufacturing operation

Benefits

• A starting salary of £20,000 plus a £1,500 (after tax) sign on bonus paid in your first week with the business.
• 27 days' annual leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Student charity committee. Every week, placement students from each charity team get together to discuss exciting ideas to fundraise for their chosen charity.
• Great coffee every day! Free hot beverages (not just coffee!) and even Barista training!

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