Fabulous opportunity for a part qualified accountant ACA, CIMA, ACCA to work as an integral memeber of a small team supporting this global manufacturing business with commercial analysis and business partnering. This role is commercially focused, centred around the sales and marketing divisions. You will be a confident communicator who is able to support non-finance colleagues and challenge the status quo. You will be have excellent IT skills across ERP systems and have advanced Excel.
Core duties include:
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Efficiently compile all month-end financial data to meet strict deadlines, ensuring accurate results.
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Deliver weekly flash reports and forecasts, accompanied by comprehensive financial analyses highlighting key drivers of changes.
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Coordinate budgeting processes, guiding team members to meet established timelines.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to comprehend variances and devise improvement strategies.
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Adhere to corporate reporting standards and meet designated deadlines.
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Analyze data and reports to detect trends and opportunities for business enhancement.
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Ensure the accuracy and high quality of reporting to facilitate informed decision-making.
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Assist in optimizing cash collection processes and promptly escalate overdue invoice issues when necessary
Controls & Compliance:
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Contribute to internal control assessment reviews within the plant.
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Conduct ad-hoc and quarterly balance sheet reviews.
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Participate in SOX procedures and controls assessment.
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Provide support during external and internal audit processes.
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Uphold compliance with global financial policies, including adherence to US GAAP and local reporting standards.
The requirement:
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Proficient in financial and managerial accounting.
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Holds a recognized financial or accounting qualification.
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Experienced with ERP systems like SAP, or similar platforms.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
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Capable of identifying and promoting best practices.
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Effective communicator across all levels.
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Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Self-driven with the initiative to create and manage own work agenda