ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
This role is part of GBS ENA.
The role is responsible for covering responsibilities in the Planning and Reporting area of GBS ENA Finance team. In the planning and reporting process the job holder mainly oversees month end closure and facilitates and manages the QPRs & Company Plan processes by controlling of the Overheads Budgets. The role is responsible to oversee the hosted and project roles recharges process in order to preserve consistency and ensure compliance with the reporting guidelines as per Group requirements, GBS Europe policies and procedures. Responsible for aligning and ensuring consistency in hosted roles management across all GBS Hubs
Reports to: GBS ENA Head of Finance
Reporting Level: N/A
Geographic Scope: Local
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
- Coordination with HR BP for headcount data collection and forecast for salaries & wages.Understand and track headcount variances versus previous reporting exercise
- Ensure proper design and implementation of cost centre structure and system reports in order to increase efficiency and to properly reflect business changes
- Coordinate month end closure activities for GBS ENA, by leading month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations, journal entries and analysis. Ensure the accuracy of the financial data posted and actively monitor the accruals balance
- Generates monthly financial overview presentation for management. Explains variances
- Participates in controlling, reviewing and validating financial data to provide management with timely and accurate financial information to enable effective and efficient decision-making
- Monitors recharges of Hosted roles and highlights any risks in cashflow
- Performs ad hoc analysis as required by Head of Finance for actuals and planning scenarios
- Constantly improve ways of working and aim for efficiency (simplification) and data accuracy for reporting purposes
- Ensure and develop a good relationship with the team in order to share knowledge, analyse report data, offer and improve good professional services, understand and apply fiscal legislation and IFRS
- Build and maintain a strong partnership with internal customers, provide technical support and advice to other departments, collaborate with external auditors if needed.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- At least 3-5 years of similar experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment
- Business Partnering skills - ability to develop good working relationship with key partners. Apply a commercial approach to all activities
- Understand the impact of the accounting process and practice (IFRS and group reporting guidelines). Good knowledge of Management Accounting techniques in relation to Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills, detail oriented. An eye for detail to understand the platforms and analyse reports, identify issues and challenges within reports functionalities and data
- Understand and apply relevant financial skills and knowledge.
- A thorough understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems, specifically BI/ BPC, SAP or ERP equivalent would be advantageous
- Proactive, and can work under pressure with minimum supervision
- Excellent spreadsheet & computer skills
- Creating & maintaining a sound control environment within Finance function & across the business
- Fluency in both written and spoken English
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- ACCA/CIMA is a strong plus.
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- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
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Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
We are BAT
At BAT, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies
Belonging, achieving, together
Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
