Financial Assistant - #135468

Location: Northampton

Department: Finance

Type: Permanent

About Piab Group

At Piab Group, we have been enhancing our customers' productivity, sustainability, and safety through evolving industrial automation since 1951. We envision an automated world where no resources are wasted, and no humans are injured. With annual sales of approximately 3 billion SEK and over 1,400 employees, Piab is a global organization serving customers in more than 100 countries through a vast network of subsidiaries and channel partners. Since 2018, Piab Group has been owned by Patricia Industries, part of Investor AB.

The Lifting Automation Division specializes in smart lifting solutions using vacuum technology, applicable in industries such as logistics, food & beverage, pharma, automotive, woodworking, and aviation. We are global leaders in ergonomic handling with the most advanced products in the market.

What You Can Expect with Us

• Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that thrives on creativity and innovation.
• Global Impact: Work with a company that is a world leader in vacuum transport solutions.
• Global Presence: Piab has 25+ sales offices and over 900 partners worldwide, ensuring a vast network and global reach.
• Sustainable Vision: Contribute to an automated world, promoting safety and efficiency.
• Professional Growth: Access opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Diverse and Inclusive: Join a workplace that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment.
• Stable Employer: As part of Patricia Industries and connected to the Wallenberg family, Piab benefits from strong support and a commitment to long-term growth and sustainability.

Job Mission

As a Finance Assistant, you will be integral to our financial operations, ensuring smooth and efficient processes. Your key responsibilities will encompass performing bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records, processing supplier payments promptly, supporting financial reporting activities, managing debt collection to sustain cash flow, and investigating any unexplained financial anomalies to ensure clarity and accuracy in our financial data.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.
• Process supplier payments efficiently and accurately.
• Provide support for financial reporting activities.
• Manage debt collection processes to maintain cash flow.
• Conduct finance investigations to resolve unexplained anomalies.

Preferred Competencies

• Essential:
• Experience in finance roles.
• Some formal financial education.
• Nice to Have:
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics.

Experience and Education

• At least 2 years of experience in a finance-related role.
• Background in financial education is advantageous.

What Our Employees Say About Us

"At Piab, I have the chance to leave my own footprint. The low hierarchy means my ideas are heard and valued. #LoveWhereIWork"

How to Apply

If you are passionate about finance and want to make a difference in the world of automation, we would love to hear from you! Click the following link to upload your CV. Please be advised that a valid work permit for the country we offer the open vacancy is required for non- citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit cannot be considered.