Your Tasks
Monthly reporting
* Responsible for the preparation, analysis and reporting of the monthly financial information; ensuring timely, accurate, complete and compliant reporting.
Annual accounts and statutory audit
* Contribute to the annual reporting process, including the preparation of the annual audited financial statements, acting as a point of contact for the external auditors and providing all required information. Ensure the statutory audit is completed without any material corrections/deviations, and the annual report is completed on time and approved by the external auditors.
Internal and external reporting
* Provide standardized overviews delivering the required information comprehensively to the Management team for cash flow, balance sheet development and credit management. Look for new ways to improve and enhance reporting and to improve business partnering across the business.
* Ensure reporting for all internal and external requirements is completed on time and in full. Reporting includes: tax reporting, Office for National Statistics submissions, internal budgeting and forecasting, month end and year end close. Ensure compliance with developments in new corporate legislation.
Tax
* Support UK tax compliance and governance activities. This includes management of VAT and Corporation Tax liabilities – including liaison with the company’s tax advisers and Beiersdorf head office tax team. Develop appropriate processes for new legislation.
* Implement and produce intercompany charges to ensure compliance with transfer pricing.
Treasury
* Assist with the planning and monitoring of incoming and outgoing cash flows, securing the proper cash position of the company and managing liquid funds efficiently. Ensure the timely and accurate execution of the process for intercompany loans and deposits with European affiliates.
Policies
* Implement changes in Group policies and procedures to ensure the UK remains compliant with Corporate Standards.
Risk management
* In conjunction with the Financial Controller, ensure the UK remains compliant with internal controls and has an appropriate risk management system which covers all financial, legal and tax implications. Assist with the coordination of the annual insurance renewal for the business.
Process Development
* To support the Financial Controller with the development and improvement of systems and processes to ensure the effective operation of the Financial Controlling team.
Your Profile
* Educated to degree level
* ACA, CA, ACCA, CIMA qualified
* Practical experience in controlling/accounting/audit and IFRS/FRS 101
* Critical thinker with analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
* SAP experience desirable but not essential
* Strong communicator
* Resilient
* Proactive and driven
* High level of personal ownership and autonomy
* Flexible/agile
* Prioritisation to ensure all key deadlines are met
Job Overview
To be responsible for the company’s financial accounting, reporting and control activities and to ensure they are carried out efficiently, effectively and in line with company practice and regulations. To support with tax compliance and governance, treasury activities and risk management. Work with internal and external auditors and manage relationships with shared service accounting functions.
Additional Information
At Beiersdorf, we see you as a person – far beyond your title or role. Our goal is to provide the flexibility and support you need for your professional and personal success through our work environment. That is why we have a lot to offer!
We offer a competitive salary along with an annual bonus (subject to conditions). Other benefits include: 25 days holiday (buy and sell holidays), Defined contribution Pension, Private medical & dental insurance, hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days working from home), Discounts on products.
We embrace Diversity and Inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all of our applicants – regardless of race, gender, age, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation & gender identity, disability, cultural, ethnic or national origins.
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