Senior Financial Analyst
- Recruiter
- BCT Resourcing
- Location
- Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire
- Salary
- £37,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Posted
- 10 Oct 2015
- Closes
- 07 Nov 2015
- Ref
- 1169225
- Sectors
- Accountancy, Banking & Financial Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Our client work with a world-class leader in design, manufacturing and marketing of Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Floor Care and Appliances for consumers, professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair and construction industries.
We are looking for a Senior Finance Analyst for the European Logistics Centre (ELC) who will be primarily responsible for supporting the Commercial Controller in the Commercial Control of the European Logistic Centres in the UK, France and Germany and EMEA functions located in the UK and Germany.
This role will be part of the Central Finance Team with strong interactions with various functions across EMEA, both centrally and locally, in particular supply chain, marketing, manufacturing and IT. Some travel to Europe will be expected (circa 25%).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Cost centre analysis and reporting for the following functions: Manufacturing over-heads; Purchasing; Quality; R&D and IT.
*Reviews with the function heads on financial performance and forecasting year to go for the following functions: Manufacturing overheads; Purchasing; Quality; R&D and IT.
*Supporting the Budget process, including reporting and presentation, for the following functions: Manufacturing overheads; Purchasing; Quality; R&D and IT.
*Creating and improving existing internal work policies.
*Responsible for the capital expenditure reporting and analysis. This will include asset verification projects.
*Responsible for analysing the sales margin providing bridges detailing mix and volume impact;
*Support the Budget process across the ELC. This will be focusing on the areas of responsibility but also contributing to the other areas within EMEA finance.
*Supporting the EMEA Operations Commercial Controller in any ad hoc projects;
*Driving continuous improvement and proactively proposing cost saving initiatives/ efficiency improvement projects;
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)
*Standard cost experience
*An understanding of supply chain and logistics (preferred)
*Excellent MS Office skills including Word, Excel (intermediate level), Outlook,
*PowerPoint etc.
*Strong analytical skills with attention to detail as accuracy is essential
*A proven ability of financial analytic/ modelling
*SAP experience is essential
*Able to work autonomously and effectively as part of a team
*Excellent organisational and time management skills in order to priorities objectives
*Candidates must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
*A highly motivated self-starter with strong individual and team working skills
*Must be willing to travel to locations within Europe (circa 25%)
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus Scheme
*Private Medical Insurance
*Group Personal Pension Plan
*Childcare vouchers
*Life Assurance
*Permanent Health Insurance
*Long Service Awards
*Gym Allowance
Interested candidates should submit written application along with covering letter for consideration.
Our client work with a world-class leader in design, manufacturing and marketing of Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Floor Care and Appliances for consumers, professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair and construction industries.
We are looking for a Senior Finance Analyst for the European Logistics Centre (ELC) who will be primarily responsible for supporting the Commercial Controller in the Commercial Control of the European Logistic Centres in the UK, France and Germany and EMEA functions located in the UK and Germany.
This role will be part of the Central Finance Team with strong interactions with various functions across EMEA, both centrally and locally, in particular supply chain, marketing, manufacturing and IT. Some travel to Europe will be expected (circa 25%).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Cost centre analysis and reporting for the following functions: Manufacturing over-heads; Purchasing; Quality; R&D and IT.
*Reviews with the function heads on financial performance and forecasting year to go for the following functions: Manufacturing overheads; Purchasing; Quality; R&D and IT.
*Supporting the Budget process, including reporting and presentation, for the following functions: Manufacturing overheads; Purchasing; Quality; R&D and IT.
*Creating and improving existing internal work policies.
*Responsible for the capital expenditure reporting and analysis. This will include asset verification projects.
*Responsible for analysing the sales margin providing bridges detailing mix and volume impact;
*Support the Budget process across the ELC. This will be focusing on the areas of responsibility but also contributing to the other areas within EMEA finance.
*Supporting the EMEA Operations Commercial Controller in any ad hoc projects;
*Driving continuous improvement and proactively proposing cost saving initiatives/ efficiency improvement projects;
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)
*Standard cost experience
*An understanding of supply chain and logistics (preferred)
*Excellent MS Office skills including Word, Excel (intermediate level), Outlook,
*PowerPoint etc.
*Strong analytical skills with attention to detail as accuracy is essential
*A proven ability of financial analytic/ modelling
*SAP experience is essential
*Able to work autonomously and effectively as part of a team
*Excellent organisational and time management skills in order to priorities objectives
*Candidates must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
*A highly motivated self-starter with strong individual and team working skills
*Must be willing to travel to locations within Europe (circa 25%)
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus Scheme
*Private Medical Insurance
*Group Personal Pension Plan
*Childcare vouchers
*Life Assurance
*Permanent Health Insurance
*Long Service Awards
*Gym Allowance
Interested candidates should submit written application along with covering letter for consideration.