Planning and Reporting Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Please note this role is for a Fixed Term Contract, based in our Glasgow Office* SThree are pleased to announce we’re recruiting for a talented Planning & Reporting Manager to join our dynamic team on a fixed term basis for 12 months. The role of the Planning and Reporting Manager is to produce high quality financial and management information for key central processes and provide high quality leadership and management skills. About us SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets: Recruiting highly skilled professionals and discovering life-changing jobs for the unsung heroes who will positively shape our future. Elevating expertise and energising progress for everyone. What are the day-to-day tasks? Produce insightful monthly management variance reports for both Income statement and Balance sheet Ownership and support of the regional Budget/Reforecast processes Monitor and recommend improvements to the internal control environment Co-ordinate system maintenance including cost centres, reporting hierarchies, G/L accounts and period open/close Periodic review of relevant balance sheet accounts Provide control and challenge on accounting matters to other areas of the business · Ownership of deliverable items as part or group and local audits Support / Lead specific group related accounting matters where applicable Deep dive support analysis, reconciliation and clearance of specific areas across Finance Ops identified as priorities on a project basis Produce Insightful monthly management variance reports for both Income statement and Balance sheet, reviewing financial data to draw conclusions and provide insightful commentary Periodic review of relevant balance sheet accounts with a focus on agreed key accounts. Report monthly with recommendations and actions to the Head of Management Accounts and AP to ensure a risk free entity Provide clear direction and guidance to direct reports on actively clearing balances with regional teams providing accounting and process guidance Ownership and support of the regional Budget/Reforecast processes liaising directly with FP&A and Senior Regional Financial Controller to ensure successful completion Monitor and recommend improvements to the internal control environment through continues process review Monitor audit deliverables across Glasgow, escalating to the Head of Management Accounts and AP as required · Ownership of deliverable items as part of group and local audits working with the External Reporting team to ensure all audit requirements are metWhat else are we looking for? Knowledge & Experience: Extensive knowledge of financial and management reporting essential Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to communicate financial matters to non-technical experts Strong analytical skills with previous experience required in creating and writing commentary for management Strong command over MS Excel (Advanced) & MS Word is desirable up to but not necessarily including VBA SAP ERP, BW and PCM reporting tool exposure (desirable but not essential) Affinity with system setup and impact on reporting is a benefit (not essential) Previous management experience desirable but not essentialQualifications: CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Accountant or equivalent, or qualified by experienceBenefits for our U.K. teams include: The choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles Bonus linked to company and personal performance Generous 28 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays Annual leave purchase scheme Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum Five paid days off per year for volunteering ` Private health care, discounted dental insurance and health care cash back scheme Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme Access to a range of retail discounts and savingWhat we stand for… We’re committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to help. What we stand for.. We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we’re committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to help