Finance Manager - Revenue & Cost of Sales

Job Overview

This position will play a key role in providing accurate and timely revenue and cost of sales accounting and reporting in the UK Processing division. You will work with complex data within a key component of the overall P&L and manage key stakeholder relationships across multiple functions within the business.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that revenue and cost of sales is correctly accounted for each month across each business within UK Processing
• Ensure that intercompany transactions are correctly recorded, using knowledge of business operations across the UK
• Review gross margin and explain variances to budget and KPIs
• Work with the FP&A team to align the accounting and reporting with weekly insight reports, correctly reflecting operational performance
• Investigate and resolve queries and discrepancies, collaborating with the wider finance, IT and Operations teams
• Interrogate the systems (SAGE and Workday accounting systems, AMCS Waste system, BI dashboard) to ensure accurate reporting
• Ensure robust accounting of revenue and cost of sales accruals on the balance sheet
• Present monthly results to FC, FD and CFO
• Assist with annual budget and external audit in relation to sales and cost of sales
• Assist with embedding the new ERP system
• Responsible for management and development of one direct report, Management Accountant

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong financial control experience, both P&L and Balance Sheet
• Proactive approach to resolving queries
• Strong collaborative style
• Diligent approach
• Confident communicator
• Experience of working in industry & commerce is preferable

About Panda

Over the past 30 years, Panda has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. We\’re now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success. Panda is not just a company, it\’s a resource recovery business. Over the past three decades we\’ve grown and diversified significantly, we believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. As leaders within this industry, we\’re committed to shaping a better future for our friends, families and communities. Our philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices. Exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business. Our journey is dependent upon talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive and challenge each other for better outcomes. Take the first step today and join us on the journey… Panda aims to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent available in the communities in which our assets are located and our employees reside. (DE&I Policy Statement)