Position:
Finance Manager of FP&A UK & IE
Job Description:
Finance Manager of FP&A UK & IE
Job Description
As the
Finance Manager of FP&A
you will lead a team of five financial analysts, both office based and remote, covering various aspects of FP&A and management accounting.
Business partnering, communication and collaboration with main board and other business stakeholders.
Responsibility for accounting processes within a SOX controlled environment, ensuring business and departmental priorities are met.
Closely working with the wider finance teams and finance leaders involved in UK & IE entity accounts, fostering a culture of “One Arrow” and collaboration.
Responsibilities:
Team Management:
- Provide support, mentorship and training to a team of professional accountants and analysts in training
- Manage team workload and deadlines effectively
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Ensure high service levels and maintain strong relationships across the business
Reporting And Analysis (UK & IE):
- Month end variance analysis compared to prior year, forecast and budget
- Manage the annual budgeting process
- Manage quarterly and monthly results forecasting
- Prepare and review reporting packs to OI level on a monthly and quarterly basis, including the quarterly business review
- Deliver ad-hoc reporting and support the business
- Business partner to the Divisional Directors, Operational and Executive Board of Directors
Sales Incentives (UK & IE):
- Manage sales commission plans and tools, ensuring accurate and consistent calculations
- Support and guidance on queries
- Maintain good service levels to managers and individuals
- Lead Executive Board commission approval meetings
- Advising on proposed scheme changes and improvements
Accounting (UK):
- Management of all aspects of accounting relating to billings and gross profit
- Prepare month end revenue & margin flash and actual reporting preparation, including variance analysis
- Review of margins, and support analysts on margin related tasks
- Manage customers and vendors rebates calculations, reserves and reporting
- Sales out report and balance sheet reconciliation reviews and approvals, including SOX level approvals
- Maintain good ageing levels on all balance sheet items
- FX management (USD & EURO)
- Inventory analysis and liaise with business on ageing to ensure minimal obsolescence
- Manage revenue recognition management and provide guidance to the business
- SOX control ownership for revenue recognition
- Providing ad-hoc reporting and support to the business
- Working closely with the IE Senior Finance Manager, ensuring collaboration and consistency in processes
Projects:
- Contribute to MS AX developments and fixes, including testing, advising on developments and supporting team members
- Develop processes to improve efficiency and accuracy, leveraging the latest tools
- Ad hoc projects as and when required
Person specification
- Qualified Accountant with minimum 7 years experience in FP&A
- Proven experience of leading a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Prior experience of Microsoft Dynamics AX and MS Power Tools are advantageous
- Experience of MS Power BI & Power Query is desirable
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines
What We Offer
- Competitive and attractive employee compensation package
- Reliable & trusting work environment
- Cooperative team with flat structures and communication
- Professional and personal development
Do you see yourself as our future colleague? If yes – send us your application
Location:
UK-Harrogate, United Kingdom (Central House Otley)
Time Type:
Full time
Job Category:
Accounting/Finance