We are working with a global, market leader that develops and manufactures an extensive array of award-winning products.  We are seeking to recruit a commercially astute Senior Management Accountant to join their Finance team. Reporting into the Head of Finance Operations, you will be responsible for the day to day supervision and coaching of the Accounting team. In addition to, ensuring accurate timely budget, forecast planning, reporting and analysis of financial figures for the business.

Candidates will ideally be qualified with extensive management accounting experience from within an international company, with excellent IFRS knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fulfil European Headquarters and Parent Company requirements for SAP and ECAS reporting of Actuals, Budgets and Forecasts
• Assist in the preparation of Budgets and Forecasts using appropriate tools
• Support the Manager Finance in preparing internal and external monthly/quarterly/yearly Financial Statements regarding correct profit and cost centre accounting including all necessary reclassifications
• Support the team’s business stakeholders on a regular basis by providing monthly and ad hoc reports on costs and expenses, sales and gross margin, support on specific systems and processes and other ad hoc requests
• Prepare monthly analysis of gross margin by profit centre for internal stakeholders
• Prepare and analyse actuals and variances against Budgets & Forecasts and discuss counter measures with budget owners
• Oversee the UK VAT (reviewing, investigating, updating, reporting and liaising with HMRC) and other tax reporting
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis and reports as required
• Monthly prepare and process sales minus postings
• Prepare the monthly flux analysis
• Ensure that the Company remains compliant with all EMEA and local accounting policies
• Assist in maintaining and developing internal controls and support internal and external audit
• Assist in the improvement of the Finance Department by developing efficient and effective new systems and procedures
• Manage, motivate and develop all team members carrying out reviews and appraisals according to the EMEA policy

Candidate requirements:

• Qualified accountant (preferably CIMA) ideally 
• Proven experience in financial accounting and controlling in an international company
• Demonstrable focus on compliance and control; experience in audit or with SOX is an advantageous
• Strong knowledge of UK and international bookkeeping regulations (IFRS)
• People management experience is essential
• Excellent knowledge of using MS Office applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Solid knowledge of BI-systems and SAP
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including experience of dealing with all levels of management and different functional departments
• Experience in and commitment to meeting demanding reporting deadlines

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