Finance Manager of FP&A IE

Overview

Job Description As the Finance Manager of FP&A UK & IE you will lead a team of five financial analysts, both office based and remote, covering various aspects of FP&A and management accounting. You will partner with the main board and other business stakeholders. Responsibilities include accounting processes within a SOX controlled environment, ensuring business and departmental priorities are met. Work closely with the wider finance teams and finance leaders involved in UK & IE entity accounts, fostering a culture of “One Arrow” and collaboration.

• 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; act as 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 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; provide ad-hoc reporting and support to the business; work 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.

• Qualified Accountant with minimum 7 years experience in FP&A
• Proven experience of leading a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Prior experience of Microsoft Dynamics AX and MS Power Tools are advantageous
• Experience of MS Power BI & Power Query is desirable
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines

• Competitive and attractive employee compensation package
• Reliable & trusting work environment
• Cooperative team with flat structures and communication
• Professional and personal development

UK-Harrogate, United Kingdom (Central House Otley)

Full time

Accounting/Finance