Senior Management Accountant, Inbound Logistics

at  New Balance

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Monthly reconciliation and accounting for stock related purchase price variances, inbound freight, duties and related transactions
• Accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations across all areas of responsibility
• Variance analysis and reporting of P&L month end results across all areas of responsibility
• Key forecast/ budget responsibilities including supporting the finance teams with calculations and movement of key standard cost assumptions and P&L forecast for PPV, Duty and Freight.
• Enhanced reporting and KPI’s to management that will deliver insights to drive both short term and long term strategic plans
• Preparation and presentation of key topics during quarterly business review (QBR) for all areas of responsibility
• Financial lead on renewals or new contract negotiations with external suppliers within inbound logistics
• Monthly presentation of key variances across area of responsibility to the US global value chain team
• Assist with annual audit requirements for areas of responsibility
• Assist the Finance Operations team with monthly reporting, forecasting, budget and other ad hoc requirements
• Continuous process improvement and optimisation in alignment with regional/global guidelines
• Assist and support Finance and Operations team as necessary on long term planning, day to day tasks and new projects/ initiatives

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject: Finance, accounting, Economics, Business;
• Minimum 3 years post qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or accounting equivalent);
• Knowledge & experience working in a similar role is preferred;
• English language proficiency is required as working language is English;
• Great teammate, strong communication skills and able to develop and maintain strong relationship with colleagues across the region;
• Organised, structured, able to manage priorities and work to tight deadlines;
• Motivated with pro-active approach focussed on continual improvement of reporting;
• Problem solvers collaborating with others in finding solutions to challenges as well as ways to improve processes or develop new methods
• High degree of accuracy and eye for detail;
• Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills and ability to pick up new IT systems quickly

Please refer the Job description for details