The role involves preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts and related reports for a number of UK entities, leading the budgeting process, process improvement projects, audit processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing financial insights to support decision-making. The role will involve working with other departments, in multiple locations, including the sales, and operations.
Client Details
Our client is a market leading Global Manufacturer based in Troon, Ayrshire. Working with a high functioning team and reporting to the FC, with over 900 employees, a commitment to service, and ongoing investment in new technology are core to the business.
Description
The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:
- Prepare the monthly / quarterly management accounts to include P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash flow and variance analysis.
- Ensure that appropriate financial controls are in place.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process.
- Prepare financial projections and assist in the development of financial models.
- Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Support the careful monitoring and management of working capital.
- Provide support for the consideration and evaluation of capital investment opportunities.
- Be part of the monitoring team that ensures capital expenditure proposals are reviewed and properly evaluated.
- Carry out post spend analysis of approved and implemented capital investments.
- Stay updated with changes in accounting standards and regulations.
- Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards, policies and software.
- Assist in import/export administration.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting.
- Be an active member in the design, implementation of a new group business accounting system.
Profile
The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:
- The role would suit a recently qualified accountant with a minimum of 2 years PQE
- A proactive, positive "can do" and "hands-on" attitude
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), as well as the ability to manage, lead and motivate people at all levels
- Excellent planning and organising skills, ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise work schedule and work within agreed timescales
- Resilience and be capable of working under pressure in a demanding environment
- Excellent IT (business application) skills
- Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving ability
- Strong commercial awareness, business acumen
- Teamwork and collaboration and the ability to build effective partnerships
Job Offer
This role offers a competitive salary between £50,000-£55,000 plus wider benefits.