Financial-Commercial Accountant

Job Description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Are you a detail-oriented financial professional with a knack for insightful analysis? Do you excel in financial reporting, planning, and control?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for a finance professional to handle financial reporting and FP&A support for accurate monthly reporting and analysis, support the annual planning and forecasting process, manage fixed asset and lease reporting, perform taxation and business declarations to government bodies, and support the internal audit process and governance of internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze monthly financial results and communicate key variances.
• Ensure SG&A departmental costs are accurate and communicated.
• Investigate anomalies in departmental cost centers.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and plans for SG&A cost centers.
• Assist in annual plan production with CFM and CFC.

• Assist with monthly close processes.
• Own Fixed Asset reporting and liaise on projects.
• Manage lease accounting and reporting to the US parent company.
• Handle internal audit submissions and governance.
• Support external audits as needed.
• Support taxation and government compliance declarations.
• Assist and sometimes lead IT and Finance improvement projects.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial data analysis.
• Authorize bank payments.
• Complete material costings within SAP.
• Manage business rates review with external advisors.

The ideal candidate will…

• Be a qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Have strong knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and SAP knowledge desirable but not essential.
• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Have effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Has the ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Has a positive attitude and eagerness to contribute to a team environment.

In return, we offer a competitive salary package, bonus scheme, Company pension contribution, health cash back scheme, and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Apply today and take the next step in your financial career!

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.co.uk/

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