Senior Management Accountant

The Argent Biodiesel production will be further expanded this year due to commissioning of new Biodiesel plant on our site in Amsterdam, which will double group production capacity. The expansion also brings additional financial complexity with the still improving new glycerine refinery plant and waste water treatment plant. Therefore, the need for a:

Senior Management Accountant
Fulltime based in Amsterdam

The main purpose of this job is to produce insightful financial analysis of business performance that can be used to make timely interventions or support commercial decisions. Working as part of the wider finance team, this role will contribute to the production of consolidated reports and regular forecasts of expected outcomes for the Group.

• End-to-end management accounting ownership for the Amsterdam site
• Preparation, consolidation, and explanation of monthly management accounts
• Stock/inventory control and valuation, ensuring accuracy and visibility
• Cost analysis & variance explanations, supporting operational decision-making
• Provide financial insights and controls to drive performance improvements
• Building the annual budget for nominated departments and securing buy-in from key stakeholders
• Meeting with business partners on a regular basis to build successful relationships, resulting in better business knowledge and increased commercial acumen
• Support continuous improvement of financial processes and systems (Oracle ERP)

Argent Energy is a waste-based biodiesel producer with a vision to help decarbonise transport worldwide. Argent has 2 operational locations in Europe;
Stanlow (England) and Amsterdam (The Netherlands). At Argent we turn waste oils into low carbon fuel which significantly contributes to reducing the CO2 emissions of transport. We believe in using waste materials only and continuously search for new waste to be turned into higher value products. We invest in people and their development as well as R&D to drive innovation in products, technologies and operational excellence.

Argent Energy has been part of the Swire Group since November 2018. John Swire & Sons Ltd. stems from a family business founded in 1816, which has grown in 200 years into a global company with various participations in aviation, maritime, food, trading and industry.

You recognize yourself in the following competences:

• Good communication skills – able to interpret complex financial data and explain it simply.
• Evidence of initiative – self-starter, developing new ways of reporting or analysing data.
• Analytical skills – comfortable working with large amounts of data from multiple sources.
• Interpersonal skills – able to form successful working relationships.
• Ability to operate calmly under pressure.

In addition, you have:

• Qualified recognised accountancy qualification (CMA/CIMA/ACCA/ACA) - Master in Accountancy.
• 5 Years+ Relevant management accounting experience gained in a process manufacturing industry e.g. Costing, Variance analysis, Inventory (Essential).
• Experience of working within Chemicals or Oils industry (desirable not essential).

• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic company;
• Permanent fulltime role based at our facility in Amsterdam;
• Good primary and secondary employment conditions;
• A bonus scheme based on stated business results (max 10% of yearly salary);
• Working to an sustainable future with 300 passioned colleagues and lots of room for personal development.

Interested? Send us your resume and motivation letter in English today!

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