26 Procurement jobs in Halifax, Calderdale

Purpose of Role: Weir Minerals Europe is seeking to appoint a finance professional to the role of Management/Cost Accountant for the manufacturing business. Reporting to the Senior Director Finance Operations. The role has a focus on supporting the finance, operations and commercial management teams, ensuring that the business delivers profitable growth in line with its strategic initiatives. Strong system, communication and analytical skills are essential as is having a continuous improvement outlook and being motivated to work on their own initiative. Why choose Weir: Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge - but it is exciting. An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives. Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.,

• Financial Performance & Operational Analysis: Prepare and analyze monthly operational results, collaborating with manufacturing and supply chain teams to explain purchasing price variances and production performance variances. Deliver actionable insights that support cost control, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Costing, Inventory & Master Data Management: Lead product costing reviews and updates across several European manufacturing locations. Manage product master data and SAP condition tables, including mark-ups, freight burden, and recovery rates. Oversee annual stock-take procedures and booking adjustments, and ensure appropriate SLOB (Slow Moving and Obsolete) provisions in coordination with the Planning team.
• Cross-Functional Financial Support & Business Partnering: Provide financial support to engineering, supply chain, operations, and sales teams. Assist in pricing decisions with detailed costing analysis, support capital expenditure (capex) investment appraisals, and contribute to working capital improvement initiatives. Act as a trusted finance partner across departments to drive performance and accountability.
• Systems, Reporting & Compliance: Participate in SAP improvement initiatives and business process enhancements. Improve reporting capabilities using Power BI and other tools to enhance visibility and decision-making. Ensure compliance with internal policies and the Weir Group Code of Conduct, and support external reporting requirements including National Statistics and audit processes. Handle ad-hoc financial duties as needed.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
  
  Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with over 2 years of post-qualification experience in manufacturing or operations-based environments.
• Proficient in ERP systems, particularly SAP, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and the broader MS Office suite.
• Strong analytical mindset with a natural affinity for numbers; adept at identifying trends, solving problems, and delivering data-driven insights.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Collaborative and self-motivated, thrives in team settings while also capable of working independently to meet objectives.
  
  Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.