Head of FP&A UK & IE

Position:
Head of FP&A UK & IE

Job Description:

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
• CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified
• 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

What we offer

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

Do you see yourself as our future colleague? If yes - send us your application

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Location:
UK-Harrogate, United Kingdom (Central House Otley)

Time Type:
Full time

Job Category:
Accounting/Finance