About the role Gain a deep understanding of the function and support them to meet the ambitious growth and cost control targets set by the Leadership teamReview of monthly commitments and preparation of accruals and prepayments reconciliations and general management accountingEnsure accurate and timely financial management information is prepared, including incisive commentary backed by detailed analysis of spend where requiredWork in partnership with the global budget holders and the Group Finance team to provide accurate and comprehensive annual budgets, quarterly re-forecasts and actualsIndependently conduct monthly review meetings with Senior budget holders and act as a point of contact for their teams when seeking Finance supportContribute to the wider Global Overheads team agenda which includes standardisation and the continual improvements of processes and systemsSupport the monthly presentation of financial performance, full year forecasts and budget variances including understanding financial opportunities and riskBuild strong relationships across the organisation including Finance, Procurement and HR and provide financial support to decision makingBe comfortable dealing with and working through issues with stakeholders, getting into the detail to ensure you understand the cost drivers of the business and can feedback relevant insightsAbout youNewly qualified accountant (CA/ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Solid accounting skills, diligent and accurateExperience of management accounting and performing budgeting or forecasting processesExcellent spreadsheet skills, including pivots, advanced formulae and chartingExcellent analytical ability with a great attention to detailTeam player with a positive, ‘will do’ attitude and a flexible yet disciplined approachGood communication skills with the ability to present financial information accessible to non-financial stakeholdersDetermined and assertive, prepared to get into the detail to understand the complex cost drivers of the businessMature and robust personality who is dedicated to the principles of financial and budget control but pragmatic when requiredExcellent time management skills, ability to prioritise workload and to work to strict reporting deadlinesDesirablePrevious exposure to stakeholder managementExperience of financial modelling within a financial planning and analysis environment SAP & OneStream experience
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