Head of FP&A IE

Head of FP&A UK & IE page is loaded## Head of FP&A UK & IElocations:
Harrogate, United Kingdom time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R240227#
** Position:
** Head of FP&A UK & IE#
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* Job Description:

** As the
** Head of FP&A
** you will lead a team of five financial analysts, both office based and remote, covering various aspects of FP&A and management accounting.

Business partnering, communication and collaboration with main board and other business stakeholders.

Responsibility for accounting processes within a SOX controlled environment, ensuring business and departmental priorities are met.

Closely working with the wider finance teams and finance leaders involved in UK & IE entity accounts, fostering a culture of “One Arrow” and collaboration.
** Responsibilities:
**** 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
* 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 of 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
* Providing ad-hoc reporting and support to the business
* Working 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
** Person specification
*** Qualified Accountant with minimum 7 years experience in FP&A
* Provend experience of leading a team
* Excellent communication skills
* Prior experience of Microsoft Dynamics AX and MS Power Tools are advantageous
* Advanced Excel skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines
** What we offer
*** Competitive and attractive employee compensation package - salary consists of base and variable compensation
* Reliable & trusting work environment
* Cooperative team with flat structures and communication
* Professional and personal development#
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* Location:

** UK-Harrogate, United Kingdom (Central House Otley)#
** Time Type:
** Full time# #
** Job Category:
** Accounting/Finance
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