Financial Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a financial professional to lead overhead forecasting and budgeting processes. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Join a supportive and inclusive company culture that prioritizes personal and professional development in a vibrant city location. If you are looking to make a difference and have a strong background in financial analysis and reporting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Personal and professional development opportunities

Supportive company culture

Vibrant city location

Qualifications

• Strong experience with SAP or similar financial systems.
• Proficient in Excel with a focus on financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes.
• Analyze overhead spends and provide insights to stakeholders.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Stakeholder Communication

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Relationship Building

Job description

This organisation is a leading entity within the unclassified industry. Boasting a workforce of over 5000 employees, the company is renowned for its commitment to excellence and its dedication to creating a rewarding work environment for all team members.

Job Description

1. Lead the overheads forecasting, budgeting, cost tracking & reporting process.
2. Provide regular & ad hoc analysis on overhead spends to key stakeholders.
3. Drive & provide financial support on all overhead related projects.
4. Continually look for and challenge ways of reducing overhead cost.
5. Ensure all Supply co accounting & reporting is timely, complete & accurate.
6. Review and follow up on relevant monthly balance sheet reconciliation.
7. Work with tax and other finance teams to ensure tax and other financial reporting is timely and accurate.
8. Work with Shared Service Center and business stakeholders to ensure appropriate processes are being followed and KPIs achieved for all SSC work associated with your areas of responsibility.
9. Deliver on Internal Audit requirements, finance projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and other ad hoc work on a need basis.
10. Support the UK Finance team.

The Successful Applicant

1. Strong SAP experience (or similar system).
2. Strong Excel skills.
3. Able to build positive working relationships with stakeholders from across the business.
4. Able to clearly communicate financial information to non-financial people.
5. Be a confident communicator.
6. A process driven and continuous improvement mindset.
7. A desire to take responsibility and ownership and make a difference.
8. Flexibility to take on different activities as and when the need arises.
9. Similar role previous experience advantageous (preferably in Retail or FMCG).

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of £40000 - £45000 per annum.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture.
• A vibrant location within the bustling heart of the city.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.