European Regional Accountant

Gunnebo Entrance Control; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global security leader is seeking a European Regional Accountant to provide financial support across Southern Europe. This role involves P&L analysis, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate has 4-7 years of experience in accounting, a strong understanding of financial reporting standards, and advanced Excel skills. This position is integral to operational and strategic decision-making in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years' experience in accounting or finance, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proven experience in P&L analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with in-country tax and compliance requirements across Southern Europe.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards within manufacturing (IFRS).
• Ability to communicate complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial business partnering support to regional leadership teams.
• Conduct detailed P&L and variance analysis.
• Lead the annual budgeting process for the Southern Europe region.
• Manage regional cash flow forecasting.
• Facilitate regular supplier payments and oversee customer collections.

Skills

P&L analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Fluency in English

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Coupa

Job description

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.