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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