Position:
Head of FP&A UK & IE
Job Description:
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:
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
Provend experience of leading a team
Excellent communication skills
Prior experience of Microsoft Dynamics AX and MS Power Tools are advantageous
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 - salary consists of base and variable compensation
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