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