Description
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As the Head 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:
1. Provide support, mentorship and training to a team of professional accountants and analysts in training
2. Manage team workload and deadlines effectively
3. Foster a culture of continuous improvement
4. Ensure high service levels and maintain strong relationships across the business
Reporting and Analysis (UK & IE):
5. Month end variance analysis compared to prior year, forecast and budget
6. Manage the annual budgeting process
7. Manage quarterly and monthly results forecasting
8. Prepare and review reporting packs to OI level on a monthly and quarterly basis, including the quarterly business review
9. Deliver ad-hoc reporting and support the business
10. Business partner to the Divisional Directors, Operational and Executive Board of Directors
Sales Incentives (UK & IE):
11. Manage sales commission plans and tools, ensuring accurate and consistent calculations
12. Support and guidance on queries
13. Maintain good service levels to managers and individuals
14. Lead Executive Board commission approval meetings
15. Advising on proposed scheme changes and improvements
Accounting (UK):
16. Management of all aspects of accounting relating to billings and gross profit
17. Prepare month end revenue & margin flash and actual reporting preparation, including variance analysis
18. Review of margins, and support analysts on margin related tasks
19. Manage customers and vendors rebates calculations, reserves and reporting
20. Sales out report and balance sheet reconciliation reviews and approvals, including SOX level approvals
21. Maintain good ageing levels on all balance sheet items
22. FX management (USD & EURO)
23. Inventory analysis and liaise with business on ageing to ensure minimal obsolescence
24. Manage revenue recognition management and provide guidance to the business
25. SOX control ownership for revenue recognition
26. Providing ad-hoc reporting and support to the business
27. Working closely with the IE Senior Finance Manager, ensuring collaboration and consistency in processes
Projects:
28. Contribute to MS AX developments and fixes, including testing, advising on developments and supporting team members
29. Develop processes to improve efficiency and accuracy, leveraging the latest tools
30. Ad hoc projects as and when required
Person specification
31. Qualified Accountant with minimum 7 years experience in FP&A
32. Provend experience of leading a team
33. Excellent communication skills
34. Prior experience of Microsoft Dynamics AX and MS Power Tools are advantageous
35. Advanced Excel skills
36. Excellent attention to detail
37. Ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines
What we offer
38. Competitive and attractive employee compensation package - salary consists of base and variable compensation
39. Reliable & trusting work environment
40. Cooperative team with flat structures and communication
41. 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