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Ted Baker Hiring for Finance Analyst Job at London, England Full Time
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Ted’s Guide to what the European Finance Analyst does around here
Ted’s Mission Statement
Our Mission is to build a successful company through the creation of a leading designer brand. By conducting ourselves in an efficient and courteous manner and by maintaining Ted’s high standards and integrity, we pride ourselves in always being in a position to satisfy the needs of our customer. In order to protect the ethos and persona for which we have gained an enviable reputation, we always ask ourselves the question: ‘Would Ted do it that way?’**
Where does this role fit within Ted’s Team?
Working within the Europe Finance team and closely with the European Finance Manager, the Finance Analyst (Europe) will be supporting the business with producing the Europe financial reporting each period and ensuring financial controls are operating effectively. In addition, working with the Commercial Finance Team, you will be responsible for the budget process as well as business partnering with the European Retail Team and collaborating closely with the Commercial Finance Team to ensure the identification of risks and opportunities and supporting the business to make effective decisions.
Reports to: European Finance Manager (ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified)
Main responsibilities
- Key focus on the period-end process for the Europe Retail and Head office businesses. This includes full P+L ownership and elements of the Balance Sheet.
- Supporting the Europe Retail and Head office Budget process including business partnering with Ted Baker budget holders.
- Periodic business partnering with the Europe retail team.
P+L
- Preparation and control of the Europe Retail and Head office accounts on a periodic basis including accruals, prepayments.
- Co-ordinating and consolidating the Europe P+L in a timely manner on a periodic basis.
- Preparation and control of the Europe Retail and Head office budgets and Forecast (P+L).
Balance Sheet
- Ownership of Europe Debtors, to make sure all Debtor payments are collected, allocated accordingly and reconciled.
- Ownership of Europe Bank Reconciliations, to make sure all payments are allocated accordingly and reconciled.
- Completion of all balance sheet recs ensuring that they carry no risk and are fully reconciled on a periodic basis in a timely manner.
Reporting
- Ownership of the periodic group finance Board Pack with insightful and relevant commentary.
- Ownership of the business/operational reporting on periodic basis to relevant areas of the business including a periodic Management Pack
Statutory
Assisting with local statutory accounts, audit queries and liaising with auditors to ensure complete compliance
Other
- Supporting EFM through actively Business Partnering with Budget holders to extract efficiency benefits and provide challenge to their business area.
- Provide periodic commercial support, through period end reporting, highlighting trends & forecast possibilities.
- Compiling and analysing data as required to support business decision making and assisting the Europe Managers with adhoc analysis.
- Working collaboratively with the Commercial Finance team on Forecasting/Budgeting & adhoc analysis.
Tools of the Trade…
- Part qualified accountant – desirable
- Experience of working in a similar role
- Strong accounting skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Personal traits…
- Good team player
- Drive, enthusiasm and a proactive nature
- Quality Focus and attention to detail – provide accurate analysis for senior stakeholders in a timely manner
- Strong organisational skills with a proven ability to prioritise workloads, while meeting all deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Can-do attitude – thinks ahead; takes ownership, follows through and goes the extra mile
- Confident and able to liaise with senior management
Ted’s Values…
- Authentic We have the freedom to be our ‘best self’, being true to ourselves and others
- Kind We try to do the right thing: for each other, our communities, our planet and for Ted
- Curious We are hungry to explore, innovate and think differently
- Courageous We have the confidence to be brave, have fun and discover the unexpected
- Inclusive We embrace and respect individuality and celebrate difference & diversity
Ted Baker is committed to equal opportunities and embraces diversity, understanding the needs and benefits of a balanced, inclusive workforce. We do not tolerate any harassment or discrimination towards any of our candidates or employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.