Fabulous opportunity for a part qualified accountant ACA, CIMA, ACCA  to work as an integral memeber of a small team supporting this global manufacturing business with commercial analysis and business partnering. This role is commercially focused, centred around the sales and marketing divisions. You will be a confident communicator who is able to support non-finance colleagues and challenge the status quo. You will be have excellent IT skills across ERP systems and have advanced Excel.

Core duties include:

• Efficiently compile all month-end financial data to meet strict deadlines, ensuring accurate results.
• Deliver weekly flash reports and forecasts, accompanied by comprehensive financial analyses highlighting key drivers of changes.
• Coordinate budgeting processes, guiding team members to meet established timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to comprehend variances and devise improvement strategies.
• Adhere to corporate reporting standards and meet designated deadlines.
• Analyze data and reports to detect trends and opportunities for business enhancement.
• Ensure the accuracy and high quality of reporting to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Assist in optimizing cash collection processes and promptly escalate overdue invoice issues when necessary

Controls & Compliance:

• Contribute to internal control assessment reviews within the plant.
• Conduct ad-hoc and quarterly balance sheet reviews.
• Participate in SOX procedures and controls assessment.
• Provide support during external and internal audit processes.
• Uphold compliance with global financial policies, including adherence to US GAAP and local reporting standards.

The requirement:

• Proficient in financial and managerial accounting.
• Holds a recognized financial or accounting qualification.
• Experienced with ERP systems like SAP, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Capable of identifying and promoting best practices.
• Effective communicator across all levels.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Self-driven with the initiative to create and manage own work agenda.