TYPICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform month-end close activities: preparing journal entries to post accruals and provisions, raising quarterly and monthly recharges.
• Forecasting activities: Supporting Manpower& Opex planning, Inventory Write-offs and Provision planning.
• Work closely with business stakeholders (such as manufacturing site Asset Planners, Site Finance Business Partners, Regional Finance Team and Product Costing Center of Excellence team) providing analytical and strategic support during planning cycles.
• Drive simplification of finance processes and foster a culture of best practice sharing in the area of expertise.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting related to business unit management and governance meetings as appropriate. MEC P&L review and commentaries preparation.
• Management Information Pack preparation.
• Compliance: Supporting preparation of SOX / FCF controls. All relevant Operations & Inventory financial controls are performed to a high standard & documented. Continuous improvement of audit processes and reporting.

• Experience of using multiple finance systems (incl. SAP) & working with interfaces between systems
• Experience of working with colleagues inside & outside of finance
• Exceptional communication & interpersonal skills, including oral & written English
• Experience of accounting &/or controlling activities including: month-end close, reconciliations & variance analysis, financial controls,
• strong Excel skills
• Personal Characteristics: Proactive & take the initiative Attention to detail, challenge status quo, see the bigger picture beyond just your role, build strong, trusting relationships, team player
• Experience of working in a global organization
• Audit experience