Job Description

The role is broad incorporate aspects of Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance Management, Financial Planning & Analysis, Management Accounting and Transactional Finance.  The role covers such areas as:

Forecasting & Budgets
Reporting and preparation of weekly, monthly, 12 month rolling forecasts
Annual Budgeting preparation and review as well as regular forecast updates
Daily Sales and Operational KPI’s, includes knowledge sharing and understanding across organisation
Prepare, co-ordinate and review weekly forecasting for submission to Senior Management team and Group

Commercial Reporting
Advise & guide senior managers ensuring that business decisions are underpinned by sound and appropriate financial planning, analysis and expertise.
Undertake financial modelling, scenario planning, business case preparation and option appraisal to support effective decision making and improved business performance
Effectively manage and develop key relationships with senior stakeholders - providing advice & key financial information to help inform strategic decisions
Variance analysis and reporting – building commercial awareness across the business
Responsible for regular commercial review of the company results, with a strategic view to help drive improvements in both process and performance

Pricing
Management of purchasing decisions and contracts as well as procurement of from live markets on a daily basis
Management and review of contracts ensuring optimal purchasing decisions and adherence to terms
Commercial and financial support to the business advising on purchasing options daily

Cash Flow
Cash Flow Reporting and Management internally and to Group deadlines
Consolidation of company forecasts from all areas of the business
Financial modelling and improvement of reporting and analysis

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

CIMA, ACCA or ACA Qualified Accountant Be a strong commercial and operational stakeholder manager and possess high levels of EQ Possess strong Financial & Commercial acumen, robust and confident decision making and influencing skills. Possess Strong analytical skills and business partnering experience. Ideally possess experience of Cognos TM1