Job Summary
To provide finance and business partnering support for Programmes and the Purchasing business area. The role will also provide support for the support functions (IT, Finance and Sales & Marketing).
Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications
- Qualified Accountant (Essential)
- Good understanding of discounted cash flow modelling and financial assessment of different business options. (Essential)
- Proficient in the use of all MS Office packages, particularly Excel and Powerpoint (Essential)
- Month end accounting, reporting and forecasting support in a cross functional environment within Industry (Essential)
- Working within a fast paced Group Company environment (Essential)
- Knowledge of BAAN ERP systems (Desirable)
- Experience of working within the Manufacturing or Engineering sector and a Programmes environment (Desirable)
- Ideally 1-2 years PQE (Desirable)
Competencies, Behaviours and Skills
- Building relationships with and managing internal customers and stakeholders (Essential)
- Excellent communication skills (Essential)
- Organised and Structured approach to work with the ability to prioritise (Essential)
- Strong attention to detail – role will prepare reports to be presented to senior Executives (Essential)
- Analytical mindset (Essential)
- Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines in a fast paced environment (Essential)
- Team player (Essential)
- Proactive (Essential)
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- For all business areas of responsibility provide month end accounting (inc posting month end journals) and reporting of financial performance providing analysis, understanding on variances and advice on corrective actions that could drive improvements.
- Facilitate and ensure robust inputs from business areas for forecasts, budgets and the MTP (Mid Term Plan).
- Working closely with the Finance Manager – Programmes & Engineering, the Management Accountant – Engineering, and the Programme Managers and Directors, to provide financial support for robust EAC reviews identifying if corrective action is required. Perform impairment reviews and reporting in accordance with internal reporting requirements.
- Provide monthly analysis and forecasts of cost saving initiatives (cost reductions & rebates etc) for the Purchasing business area, including validation of claimed savings.
- Monthly review & analysis of PPV accounting entries; to include review of the annual standard cost update and impact assessment v's prior year standards.
- Promote increased financial understanding and awareness in business areas, working with the Finance team and business to develop informative and value add KPI reporting.
- Ensure adequate financial controls are in place and maintained and act as the conscience of the business ensuring that general controls and processes are adhered to in business areas in line with best practice.
- Provide finance support for projects within the relevant business areas as required, including the development of finance reporting systems.
- Deputise for the Finance Manager – Programmes & Engineering as and when required.
- Adhoc reporting & any other duties as required.
