Following analysis of actual results, prepare month end journals for accrual, prepayments and corrections for head office cost centres
Prepare and issue details of actual expenditure versus forecast and budget to central cost centre managers
Prepare month end analysis and commentary for overheads, including variances to budget and forecast for the International Business for inclusion in the main Executive Board reporting pack
Collate input and assumptions and act as finance business partner for HQ functions in the preparation of head office budgets and forecasts
Prepare function specific monthly reporting
Assist in reviewing regional performance for actual results, forecasts and budgets
Additional analysis and reporting tasks as required
Requirements
Ideally have experience working in a multinational finance function
Ideally educated to degree level
Ideally part/newly qualified CIMA/ACCA
Good analytical and data presentation skills
English speaking, with the ability to communicate knowledgeably and professionally with senior operatives within the business
Reasonable understanding of financial management, financial forecasting, budgeting and reporting
A team player, they will be highly self-motivated and organised, have a high attention to detail and be able to work under pressure in light of tight deadlines
Demonstrate ability to pro-actively suggest improvements to existing processes
Strong Excel skills & Power BI an advantage
Desirable: Japanese language skills advantageous given role stakeholders