European Regional Accountant

Gunnebo Entrance Control; Maresfield; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in security solutions is seeking an experienced European Regional Accountant to manage financial support across Southern Europe. The role involves P&L analysis, budgeting, and reporting, with opportunities for process improvements. Ideal candidates will have 4-7 years of finance experience, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English. A competitive salary and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years’ experience in accounting or finance, with an understanding of the manufacturing sector.
• Proven experience in P&L analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis.
• Strong communicator with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial business partnering support to regional leadership teams.
• Conduct detailed P&L analysis and margin analysis.
• Lead the annual budgeting process for the Southern Europe region.

Skills

P&L analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

ERP systems

Job description

Do you want to be part of creating a safer world? Without thinking about it, you meet us in your everyday life – at home, in transit and at work. We are at the airport, where you commute, where you work, play and shop. Diverse in our offering, our customer outreach and in our mindset, Gunnebo is leading the transformation of the security business through digitalization and connectivity for the continuous development of smart entrance control and safe storage solutions.

If you are passionate about being part of an exciting transformation journey working with a global, multi-cultural and highly motivated organisation this is the opportunity for you. Gunnebo is small enough to see your ideas come true, and big enough to realise your career goals.

Role Overview

The European Regional Accountant will be responsible for providing comprehensive financial support and business partnering across the Southern Europe region including but not limited to Iberia and Italy sales companies. This role will focus on P&L analysis, margin analysis, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with the European Financial Controller to ensure financial goals and processes are met, while also identifying opportunities for system and process improvements that can enhance the efficiency of the finance team.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial business partnering support to regional leadership teams.
• Conduct detailed P&L analysis, variance analysis (AvB), and margin analysis, highlighting key drivers of financial performance.
• Advise on financial performance and contribute to decision-making processes to support operational and strategic goals.
• Lead the annual budgeting process for the Southern Europe region, working closely with local teams to set financial targets and KPIs.
• Prepare and update regular forecasts to ensure alignment with business objectives, adjusting for any market or operational changes.
• Manage regional cash flow forecasting, ensuring liquidity and financial stability.
• Provide insights on cash flow management, identifying risks and opportunities related to working capital and cash position.
• Facilitate regular supplier payments and oversee the collection of customer debts, working with Shared Service Centre team to resolve queries and escalate delayed payments.
• Monitor and analyse inventory ensuring slow moving stock is adequately provided for.
• Ensure compliance with local tax, audit, and financial regulations across the Southern Europe region.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to facilitate audits and ensure accurate tax filings.
• Ensure all statutory and in-country financial filings and reports are timely and accurate.
• Evaluate current financial processes and systems to identify areas for improvement in terms of efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
• Advise on potential system upgrades or process changes, and support the implementation of these improvements within the finance team.
• Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders across the business, providing financial insight and advice on key business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis.

Requirements

• 4-7 years’ experience in accounting or finance, with an understanding of the manufacturing sector, sales and distribution.
• Proven experience in P&L analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with in-country tax and compliance requirements across Southern Europe.
• Previous exposure to working in a multinational or regional finance team would be advantageous.
• Familiarity working within a remote Shared Service Centres (SSC) environment for transactional processing activities
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification is desirable, either qualified or studying).
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and practices within the manufacturing sector (IFRS)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Coupa) is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach with the ability to identify issues and propose practical solutions.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages (e.g., Spanish, Italian, French) are a plus.
• Strong communicator with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of the business.

About us

The Gunnebo Group is a global leader in security offering innovative products and services to protect and control the flow of people, and to safely secure valuables. Through our businesses Gunnebo Entrance Control and Gunnebo Safe Storage we offer solutions to customers in retail, public transport, public and commercial buildings, industrial and high-risk sites and banking. We operate worldwide through our 3,400 employees, 25 country locations and 10 production facilities to serve customers in over 100 markets. Together we create a safer world.

Gunnebo Entrance Control specializes in access control solutions enabling customers increased efficiency, safety and end-user experience. Our wide range of products are designed to create a safe environment without restricting freedom of movement, whether it is to enter the lobby of a company, a store, an entertainment area, an industrial area and public transport. We shape the future of people flow management.

Diversity Statement

Gunnebo Entrance Control is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our products so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity