Financial Controller, Europe
Gloucester, UK / Hybrid working
About Optimas:
Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.
To learn more, please visit our website http://www.optimas.com/
Job Purpose:
You are expected to understand,develop,and promoteOptimas’ overall business objectives and participate with total enthusiasm and commitment to achieve and exceed them.
AsFinancial Controller-Europe, your primary objective is toensure that accurate accounting records are maintainedfor the Frenchbusiness unit;providingfinancial reporting and financialinformation that will assistthe Country Managerand other leaders in making critical economic decisions.You will work collaboratively through finance business partnering to ensurethetight control of all costs by understanding the cost drivers and reporting on themin atimely manner.
Key Result Areas:
Asa member of theFrenchbusiness’management team, the individual will act as a Finance Business Partnerto drive theformulation ofbusiness strategies, plans, and budgets, and monitor ongoing performance to ensure that company goals are achieved.
* Drive improvement in business performance through effective cost and expense review.
* Develop and maintain accounting systems and processes, with particular emphasis on cost accounting, profitability analysis, and maintenance and reporting of key measurements.
* Deliver accurate and timely financial reports including monthly,quarterly,and annual financial statements and management reports. Accuracy,speed,and reliability are critical.
* Ensure that financial controls and operating procedures are in place to comply withboth US (for Group) andFrench(for Local)GAAP.
* Responsible foraccounting and reporting for theSpanish and German non-trading businessunits.
* Lead the annual budget process and monitor actual results vs. budgeted results. Perform reforecasts during the year as requested by management.
* Undertake accurate cash forecasting analysis and present to Finance and Business Leaders.
* Interface with other finance functions including Tax, Treasury, AR, AP to ensure compliance with group policy and strategy.
* Coordinate with internal and/or external audit teams and take responsibility for related activities, results and action items.
* Implement processes for establishing,monitoring,and reporting on performance against Key Performance Indicators, both operational and financial.
* Workwith the corporate accounting group to ensure the accurate and timely production of all financial reports.
* Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts on a recurring basis, including posting monthly journal entries, completing account reconciliations, providing variance analysis, and investigating discrepancies.
* Propose and evaluate cost saving / profit enhancing, continuous improvement or system enhancement opportunities.
* Support ethical business practices throughout the operation.
“The post-holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may be reasonably expected within the scope and level of the role”.
Additional Key Duties:
* Act as a member of theFranceManagement Team and contribute to the overall performance of the business
* Adhere, embrace and promote theOptimasTHREAD principles
Knowledge, Training, Experience & Skills required:
* Part or fully qualified accountant with a high level of practical accounting/finance experience
* French language skills (written and verbal) are essential
* A solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
* Experiencewith French Localaccountingstandards preferable
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products including Advanced Excel skills
* Experience using NetSuite software or similar ERP packages to maintain accounting records
* Experience with financial and operational process improvement methodology
* Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, andorganisationskills
* Attention to detail and time management skills
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including presenting complexbusiness issues to all levels of management
* A strong team player
Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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