Responsible for ensuring accurate monthly Gross Margin Accounting, for Farnell EMEA
Ownership for Farnell EMEA inventory valuation & related SOX Requirements
Line Management Responsibility of the Margin Accountant
Working with the wider business on inventory & Gross Margin issues, owning the resolutions from an accounting point of view
Journal Entries, provision calculations, accruals/prepayments, finance related queries and tasks
Balance Sheet Reconciliations & reviews
Month End Reviews
Active role in period end close in ensuring tasks are completed to time
Work closely with Overseas BPO on a day to day basis to assist with resolution of escalated issues
Accounting risks/issues highlighted clearly on a timely basis and driven to resolution
Continuous improvement projects
Supporting / Deputising for the Senior Finance Manager when required
Other duties as assigned

Qualified or QBE, with experience in general ledger and financial records
Experience of inventory and Gross Margin accounting
Very strong time management and organisational skills
Good understanding of robust control environment
Good attention to detail but able to step back and see the big picture
Experience of working in a Finance office, preferably with multiple entities
Experience of a relevant accounting role for typically 8+ years
Strong analytical skills
with experience working with excel, extracting and manipulating data.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with staff at all levels of the organisation, both within Finance and non-Finance Functions.

A supportive team environment where everyone is working toward the same goal.
A strong open-door policy within management
An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career
Pension scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday
FREE Onsite Parking
Flexible hybrid working
Reward schemes – i.e. EV Car Scheme

Finance Manager – EMEA

Key skills