To lead and develop financial planning and analysis: Forecasting, KPI’s and business analysis agenda and drive successful delivery against key defined milestones. Support both site/management in understanding and improving current and future performance
Job responsibilities Management Accounting
* Responsibility for the budget and forecast process in line with site and group requirements.
* Assisting, as required, the Financial Controller / Finance Director during the monthly reporting cycle, year-end statutory accounts preparation and subsequent audit.
* Ensure regular cost center reviews meetings with key department managers, to drive change and action plans to focus on cost efficiency and ensure a cost-conscious approach to the business.
* Support the procurement process with cost center managers, aiding the tendering process and relationship with suppliers as appropriate.
* Assisting and supporting (when needed) Iberia Leadership Team and the Commercial Finance Director with investment appraisal process and the creation of investment memos for group.
KPI’s & Analysis
* Monitor Customer Profitability to assist and support the decision-making processes.
* Preparation of costing of services to support the commercial team in terms of pricing and decision process.
* Continually review, develop and deliver appropriate analysis that supports the leadership team.
* Production of regular Key Performance Indicators for both internal and group use.
* Weekly/Monthly reports as required by both local business/group
* Presenting business results (weekly/monthly/quarterly upon request).
People Management
* Ensure effective management and development of the Financial Planning & Analysis team.
* Lead by example, driving improvement and best practice and challenging under performance.
* Ensure that regular reviews are carried out, maintaining a strong skill set of technical expertise within the team and planning for the future.
* Have a strong, visual and active presence across the team and across the wider business.
Adhoc
* Support one-off requests from the Director of Operations and other members of the Leadership/ Management Team.
* Organizational relationships skills
* Direct reporting relationship with the Director, FP&A Europe
* Functional reporting relationship with the General Managers and local Leadership Team
* Works closely and effectively together with the wider Finance team to drive alignment
* Works closely with site Operations Team, BD etc., to deliver goals and objectives
Job requirements
* 5+ Years Experience in a senior Management Accounting role. Supported by ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, or Previous exposure to Operations, Manufacturing, Transportation, or Warehousing industries.
* Demonstrated knowledge of budget and reporting systems such as HYPERION, ESSBASE, or equivalent.
* Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills sufficient to prepare financial documents, reports, and presentations.
* Ability to influence, communicate, challenge, and motivate at all levels, maintaining effective relationships across the business
* Pragmatic approach to problem solving
* Team player
* Ability to create and deliver Innovative financial solutions
* Commercially business minded challenging the status quo / drive & influence change
* Sets high standards, with the ability to implement and maintain controls
* Applies drive to the Finance agenda, whilst making it meaningful cross functionally
* Can meet strict and challenging deadlines
* Proactive, energetic, and enthusiastic – adopts a positive attitude to their work & environment
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