Position:Head of FP&A UK & IE

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 trainingManage team workload and deadlines effectivelyFoster a culture of continuous improvementEnsure 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 budgetManage the annual budgeting processManage quarterly and monthly results forecastingPrepare and review reporting packs to OI level on a monthly and quarterly basis, including the quarterly business reviewDeliver ad-hoc reporting and support the businessBusiness 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 calculationsSupport and guidance on queriesMaintain good service levels to managers and individualsLead Executive Board commission approval meetingsAdvising on proposed scheme changes and improvements

Accounting (UK):

Management of all aspects of accounting relating to billings and gross profitPrepare month end revenue & margin flash and actual reporting preparation, including variance analysisReview of margins, and support analysts on margin related tasksManage customers and vendors rebates calculations, reserves and reportingSales out report and balance sheet reconciliation reviews and approvals, including SOX level approvalsMaintain good ageing levels on all balance sheet itemsFX management (USD & EURO)Inventory analysis and liaise with business on ageing to ensure minimal obsolescenceManage revenue recognition management and provide guidance to the businessSOX control ownership for revenue recognitionProviding ad-hoc reporting and support to the businessWorking 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 membersDevelop processes to improve efficiency and accuracy, leveraging the latest toolsAd hoc projects as and when required

Person specification

Qualified Accountant with minimum 7 years experience in FP&AProvend experience of leading a teamExcellent communication skillsPrior experience of Microsoft Dynamics AX and MS Power Tools are advantageousAdvanced Excel skillsExcellent attention to detailAbility to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines

What we offer

Competitive and attractive employee compensation package - salary consists of base and variable compensationReliable & trusting work environmentCooperative team with flat structures and communicationProfessional and personal development

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

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

Time Type:Full time

Job Category:Accounting/Finance