Overview
This role will report to the Finance Director and work closely with the finance team, providing timely and relevant information to generate insights that enable robust decision making.
Responsibilities
* Prepare weekly P&L statements for various trading entities, ensuring key performance areas are clearly understood.
* Compile monthly management accounts, highlighting key deviations or variances from weekly P&Ls.
* Analyse operational and commercial performance, providing valuable insights to drive business improvement.
* Complete balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring integrity for assigned entities.
* Prepare monthly VAT returns and other compliance-related submissions.
* Identify and escalate gaps in reporting and controls for prompt resolution.
* Assist with annual financial audits for relevant sites.
* Monitor and report on transfer pricing controls monthly, escalating issues as required.
* Pricing: Ensure robust pricing controls for accuracy and debtor cash flow protection.
* Develop and review transfer pricing processes for accurate performance reporting and compliance.
* Review key customer pricing for consistency, challenging discrepancies.
* Rebates: Maintain up-to-date customer rebate agreements.
* Communicate rebate values accurately and on time to stakeholders.
* Manage customer rebate accruals, reviewing and releasing as appropriate.
Qualifications
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant (newly qualified or up to 1 year PQE).
Knowledge, Experience & Qualities
* Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, or multi-site environment is highly desirable.
* Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments and remain effective under pressure.
* Hands-on approach to achieving objectives, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
* Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and data-driven decision making.
* Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyse complex datasets and generate actionable insights.
Skills
Excel, Profit & Loss, Management Accounting
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
* Accounting
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