Senior forecasting accountant
- Recruiter
- The One Group
- Location
- England, Lincolnshire, Spalding
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 25 Apr 2018
- Closes
- 02 May 2018
- Ref
- J26603
- Contact
- Matthew Shirley
- Job Title
- Finance Analyst
- Category
- Consumer products / FMCG
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
South Lincolnshire: Based close to Spalding, our large multi-site client, has a current requirement for a financial/ forecasting accountant.
The position exists due to an internal promotion and will, report, forecast and control central costs through working with senior site leaders across the business.
Separate to this responsibility is cash forecasting for the entire business to ensure that forward looking financial information is reviewed and challenged and net debt targets are actively managed.
The position offers an excellent entry route into a progressive business, where you will quickly be able to make a mark and access senior managers
Key duties include:
-Produce annual consolidated forecast pack and challenging stakeholders on significant fluctuations
-Support rolling budgets and wider financial planning
-Creating central cost schedules for monthly management packs
-Meeting with cost centre managers to explain variances
-Prepare consolidated weekly cash reports and monitor variances
-Set and manage the cash targets for individual group companies
-Adhoc projects that could include acquisitions and disposals
You will have regular interaction with other UK sites as well as group departments and will quickly gain a solid overview of the business and key stakeholders. It is expected the successful applicant will use this position as an entry role into the business, before progressing further over the next 2 years.
Suitable applicants will possess strong excel skills and a highly analytical mindset. Strong communication is essential, as is the ability to challenge and manage expectations.
Suitable applicants will either be seeking a first move from a medium/ large public practice, or already be working in commerce and industry. ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualification essential, ideally with some PQE
Excellent salary and package on offer, including flexi working.