Finance Manager

DescriptionRole Summary In addition to providing strong analytical and reporting skills, the successful candidate will work directly with the Finance Director and be a key member of the European finance team. Essential Job FunctionsConsolidation of month end results across Europe and APAC for the business, as well as variance reporting against budget and forecast, through the production of monthly financial reporting packs within the group reporting cadence. Supplement this reporting with knowledge and insight into the results gained via close collaboration with the local teams. Ensure prompt investigation of any financial issues that arise in a proactive way to deliver timely results and minimise risk; Key contributor during the budget target setting process which include supporting all aspects of the budget process for Europe ensuring the regions meet expectations by liaising closely with the Finance Director and SVP European Finance. Coordination of forecast process on a monthly, as well as consolidation of results to discuss with the Finance Director.Contribution and support for quarter end activities, such as contributing to CFO backpocket commentary and other ad hoc reporting required for Earnings, as well as quarter end controls.Coordinate process improvements, or efficiencies in an energetic and proactive way, as the need arises. Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with our internal customers within the business, in order to deliver best of class business partnering support.Minimum Requirements5+ year post qualification with proven experience in monthly management accounts review & FP&A/Business PartneringEducationBachelor’s degree in financial analysis, accounting, management consulting or similar.Preferred RequirementsBusiness partnering experience Transaction services or payments experience highly advantageousAdvanced excel skillsAdvanced presentation skillsAdvance data modelling skilsDESIRED SKILLS And CAPABILITIESStrong technical accounting knowledge, excellent communication, organisation and project management skillsDemonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organizational successProven ability to build relationships, influence, and communicate effectively managing multiple stakeholdersPersonality to interface regularly with Business leaders and articulate complex issues and solutionsInquisitive nature, proactively seeking trends and data insightsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills Team player, willing to share knowledge and time for the development of the wider teamProblem solver who seeks to simplify and improve processes to ensure that teams are focused on value add activities