Job Description

 

• Completion all financial reporting requirements in accordance with timetables and policies
• Analysis and interpretation of statistical and accounting information for use in management decision-making. Review and analyse operating results in relation to cost, budgets and operating policies. Provide periodical commentaries
• Ensure correct and accurate accounting classification of all expenditures and documents in accordance with guidelines.
• Liaise with local external reporting bodies as required including auditors and tax authorities.
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts in accordance with group guidelines and timetables.
• Review and challenge Budgets and Forecasts to ensure targets are met.
• Ensure standard companies house requirements are met (eg filings, annual statements, director details etc) and, with external advice, ensure any non-standard requirements are also completed
• Organisational Strategy - proactively contribute to the development & deployment of the strategy for the EMEA region.
• Performance development and performance management of direct reports
• Forecast and monitor cash requirements to ensure effective day to day management of cash.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure adequate funds are available.
• Work with Local & Group Tax to ensure tax obligations are followed and complied with
• Closely collaborate and partner with all functions adhering to group policies and frameworks including: Production, Planning, Quality, Finance, OHS&E, Supply Chain, IT, Commercial and Risk and Compliance. Contribute to the continuous improvement of company performance and team efficiency, demonstrate co-operation between all functions in the business structure.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Fully Qualified accountant; ACA or CIMA • Hands on experience working at FC level within a manufacturing and corporate environment preferred Extensive ERP experience with SAP & BPC preferred High level of Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables vLookups etc…).