Operating in a complex, multi-entity environment, the role requires a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who can independently resolve problems, support colleagues, and build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
Key tasks:
Financial Reporting & Control
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts for region/regions, including detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year.
- Ensure balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliations and review of key accounts.
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines and reporting standards are met.
- Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with group accounting policies.
Business Partnering & Financial Insight
- Partner with regional commercial and operational teams to provide financial analysis and performance insights.
- Challenge assumptions and highlight risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
- Engage proactively with stakeholders to understand business challenges and provide meaningful financial support.
- Seek opportunities to engage in constructive dialogue with stakeholders, strengthening financial understanding across the organisation.
Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management
- Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for the region/regions.
- Work with budget holders to ensure forecasts are robust, accurate, and aligned with business priorities.
- Track performance against KPIs and support performance improvement initiatives.
Audit, Compliance & Governance
- Support external and internal audits, including international audit requirements across the region/regions.
- Ensure compliance with local statutory obligations and group finance policies.
- Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and audit documentation where required.
Leadership & Team Contribution
- Act as a trusted resource for colleagues with less experience, sharing knowledge and supporting development within the finance team.
- Take accountability for the quality and delivery of team outputs, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
- Set clear expectations regarding deliverables, deadlines, and standards when coordinating activities across the team.
- Involve colleagues early in discussions where issues may impact them, encouraging collaboration and shared problem-solving.
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
- Demonstrate the ability to navigate complex financial and operational challenges, identifying issues and developing practical solutions.
- Take ownership of resolving problems independently, applying sound judgement and escalating where appropriate.
- Quickly adapt to new initiatives and organisational priorities, helping the business capitalise on opportunities or respond to changing requirements.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting quality, efficiency, and control
Salary description
£80000.00 - £80000.00 per year