TYPICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform month-end close activities: reviewing and analyzing of manufacturing variances, preparing journal entries to post accruals and provisions, raising netting invoices for quarterly and monthly recharges.

• Forecasting activities: Opex planning, supporting Inventory Write-offs and Provision planning, calculating Inventory Revaluation.

• Provide insight to financial performance through accurate, timely and relevant Management Reporting (presentation and financial analysis used during Senior Leadership Team reviews).

• Work closely with business stakeholders (such as manufacturing site Asset Planners, Supply Chain Finance Busines Partners, Customer Lead and Product Costing Center of Excellence team) providing analytical and strategic support during planning cycles.

• Drive simplification of finance processes and foster a culture of best practice sharing in the area of expertise.

• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting related to business unit management and governance meetings as appropriate.

COMPLIANCE:

• Ensure SOX and FCF (Financial Controls Framework) effectiveness.

• All relevant Operations & Inventory financial controls are performed to a high standard & documented.

• Continuous improvement of audit processes and reporting.

• Develop and maintain system checks as to ensure quality of reporting data.

• Develop and maintain reporting checks as to ensure data quality in our P&L and balance sheet.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Proactive & take the initiative

• Attention to detail

• Challenge status quo

• See the bigger picture beyond just your role

• Build strong, trusting relationships

• Team player

ESSENTIAL FOR THE ROLE:

• Experience of using multiple finance systems (incl. SAP) & working with interfaces between systems

• Experience of working with colleagues inside & outside of finance

• Exceptional communication & interpersonal skills, including oral & written English

• Experience of accounting &/or controlling activities including: month-end close, reconciliations & variance analysis, financial controls, strong Excel skills

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a global organisation

• Audit experience