Financial Analyst – Global Operations

Smiths Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is looking for a Financial Analyst Global Operations in Hemel Hempstead. The successful candidate will provide financial insights, manage global finance reporting, and ensure effective cost control. A minimum of 5 years in a corporate setting and experience with SAP is required. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and be proficient in Excel. This role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Ideally a qualified accountant or significant experience in an operations-focused management accounting role.
• At least 5 years experience in a global corporate environment.
• Strong technical skills in Excel and experience in Power Query are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and complete financial reporting of Operations metrics.
• Develop and manage inventory and cost reporting processes.
• Support the Finance Director in providing strategic business insights.

Skills

Financial Analysis

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Variance Analysis

Analytical skills

Education

Degree level education

ACCA or ACMA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Access

Cognos

Hyperion

Job description

Job Purpose :

The role of Financial Analyst Global Operations supports the provision of financial insight to the Global Operations Finance Director and VP Global Operations. The role will be focused on development and management of global finance reporting and processes including identifying and centralising tasks. The individual will also ensure the appropriate existence and functioning of finance related operating procedures in respect of the divisions manufacturing procurement supply chain quality and other associated activities. The role will involve regular communication of management information to the Finance and operations functions in addition to supporting the Finance Director in providing strategic input identifying business risks and proposing mitigating actions.

Duties :

Financial Reporting and Planning

• Proactively ensure the completeness consistency and timely reporting of the monthly Operations metrics and financials.
• Ownership of consolidation and divisional reporting of monthly financials together with ensuring that the appropriate framework is adhered to.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate reporting tool to represent the various elements causing under / over absorption within operations.
• Creation of templates and analysis tools for global use provision of training and support in use of tools.
• Drive the financial planning process for all quarterly annual and strategic financial plans.
• Manage Global Ops Finance projects to completion to enhance the level of consistency and automation of Operations / Finance processes

Cost Control

• Robust and consistent cost control including SAP standard costing structure across the Smiths Detection entities tracking of target benefits and understanding of monthly variances giving rise to under / over absorption.
• Employ techniques such as analytical review to identify and query anomalous costs and budget variances.
• Support maintain and develop financial reports in partnership with the Ops functions Quality Procurement Supply Chain Logistics ME
• Ensure BS and P&L recognition of inventory and associated variances are aligned with Finance policies.

Inventory / Cost Roll

• Ownership of inventory reporting and risk management working closely with Supply Chain Procurement and Operations Excellence and other functions.
• Ensure SAP compliance is maintained and inventory policy adhered to.
• Delivery and support for all activities relating to the administration of the annual cost roll process including detailed checks and reporting.

Financial Stewardship

• Internal Controls Policies & Procedures Continuous Improvement Ad-hoc projects / requests Stakeholder Management

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Ideally a qualified accountant but significant experience in an operations focused management accounting role will be considered.

• Professionally qualified or part qualified (ACCA ACMA) and educated to a degree level.
• At least 5 years experience in a global corporate environment.
• Experience working with SAP (ECC) essential. ONYX EveryAngle GLWand and BW a significant advantage.
• A conscientious approach to reporting and curiosity for analysis and problem solving.
• Experience in variance analysis and manipulation of large datasets (4m rows)
• Ability to schedule and plan global processes using project management tools
• Strong technical skills in Excel experience in Power Query essential (not Pivot Tables) ability to adopt emerging technology to automate processes.
• Experience of dealing with large organisations and consolidations is an advantage.

Competencies and Abilities

• The ability and motivation to persistently pursue and achieve effective results which drive the business forward.
• The ability to monitor and manage the progress of multiple tasks during short turnaround times and meet multiple deadlines.
• The ability to engage challenge and work effectively with others building effective internal and external networks.
• Willing to ask questions but also research potential solutions independently including identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
• Build relationships and establish credibility across all business functions at all levels
• Documentation and presentation skills catered to a diverse technical and business audience

Additional Information

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Diversity & Inclusion

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Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Microsoft Access,Pivot tables,Accounting,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Planning

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Experience: years

Vacancy : 1