Celeros Flow Technology Hiring for Project Accounting and Analytics Manager Job at Glasgow, Scotland Full Time

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Project Accounting & Analytics Manager will report directly to the Finance Director and play a key role in ensuring that the Glasgow facility performs to it’s potential in terms of revenue generation, cost control (projects & indirect spend) and meeting KPI targets. Regular engagement will be required with cross functional teams including Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality & Project Management therefore this role will require a candidate with excellent business partnering and stakeholder management skills and experience. There will also be a requirement to deputise for the Finance Director on occasions where necessary requiring confidence to engage with local and global cross functional leaders.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (But Not Limited to):

• Lead forecasting process for revenue, OCS & SG&A becoming intimate with all areas of indirect spend including external contracts
• Timely and accurate reporting of month end results to Corporate offering value adding insight and commentary where required
• Track site performance versus Annual Operating Plan (AOP) flagging any potential risks & opportunities in a timely fashion
• Preparation and presentation of expenditure reporting to functional leaders across Glasgow site holding each of them accountable for the delivery of their AOP targets
• Active participation in weekly revenue review calls with functional leaders ensuring targets are clearly presented and deviations from plan captured and recorded along with explanations and any mitigating actions
• Accurate reporting of site KPI performance adding insight into the results and providing guidance and support in assisting the business to improve performance and deliver against targets
• Critically review investment appraisal proposals to ensure they are robust and beneficial to the business
• Improve reporting processes to enhance efficiency within the Glasgow Finance team – active participation within Continuous Improvement/A3 projects
• Assist Global Finance function or Glasgow site with special projects as necessary
• Provide ongoing support to wide range of internal customers at all levels from Senior Corporate Leadership team downwards
• Line management responsibility for Project Accounting Analyst – responsible for providing support, training and development for the individual
• Play an active role in interim and year end audit process and assist in completion of quarterly SOX testing

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure the Finance team operates in accordance with the Corporate timetable to deliver high quality product within the required timescales
• Act as a leader both within the Finance team and across the Glasgow site demonstrating core values such as integrity, quality, excellence and impartiality
• Drive change and improvement through influencing senior management and employees throughout the business through sound financial arguments
• Work cross-functionally to ensure the Finance team enhances overall profitability and cashflow
• Implement and cascade control and reporting models through relevant parts of the business
• Ensure that variances to AOP/budget are clearly understood and explained, engaging with necessary stakeholders to inform them of the outcomes and drive future improvements where necessary
• Effectively communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders ensuring they fully understand the data and impact on the business
• Manage and enhance the forecasting of monthly, quarterly and annual financial results
• Accurately forecast and track CAPEX to ensure investments are delivered within budget and deliver the intended benefits
• Identify and resolve financial issues that pose a threat to financial performance
• Inspire, motivate and coach Project Accounting Analyst to maximise their value to the business

DESIRED SKILLS / KPI’s:

• Hold recognised accounting qualification – ICAS, CIMA, ACCA or similar
• Prior experience (5+ years post qualification) in a commercially focussed Finance role
• Ability to interact with management in a proactive and professional manner
• Experience of improving control, process and rigor around financial and operational metrics with the ability to analyse and present accurate and concise management information
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to develop financial models to meet project needs requiring excellent Excel skills
• Strong analytical and communication skills required
• Strong business and financial understanding with the ability to analyse financial statements
• Ability to process large volumes of data to create valuable information for decision making purposes
• Prior experience of ERP systems (preferably SAP & Hyperion although not essential)
• Experience with SharePoint and Power BI preferable
• Embrace daily challenge to meet business requirements – be agile to ensure business receives necessary support by prioritizing workload accordingly
• Ability to work well within deadlines and to deliver results on time
• Self-starting with good organisational skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented matrix environment that is fast-paced and demanding