About Our Client
Our Esteemed Client is a FTSE 100 Company operating in more than 50 countries and are a world leader in the design and manufacturing space.
Job Description
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Sales Forecasting:
o Oversee the maintenance of the rolling monthly Market Review forecast for Order Intake and Revenue for an 18-month horizon in the NW Europe market.
o Stay current with developments in Programmes, Sales, and Operations to update rolling forecasts, annual budgets, programmes accounting, and invoicing accordingly.
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Programme Management:
o Ensure forecasts are aligned and updated with the latest commercial information, providing variance explanations as required.
o Manage all IFRS15 issues in conjunction with the UK Financial Controller to ensure accurate accounting and forecasting.
o Monthly review of all programmes balances (WIP, deferred revenue, unbilled), raising accruals or other entries as needed.
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Reporting and Analysis:
o Prepare weekly KPIs for the Market Head and monthly Market Review presentations and data submissions to Divisional HQ.
o Support the UK Financial Controller with commercial variance explanations for internal reporting and external audits.
o Prepare financial models to support bids and tenders for programmes and review pricing details for accuracy.
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Process Improvement:
o Lead Revenue and Order Intake for the annual Budget & Strat Plan (5-year forecast) process.
o Utilize Smiths Excellence System LEAN tools to refine and improve forecasting and budgeting efficiency.
o Monitor and drive improvements in SAP data accuracy entered by Sales and Operations teams.
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Team Management:
o Manage a team responsible for delivering all the above tasks, ensuring adherence to internal controls and accounting policies regarding programmes accounting and bids & tenders.
o Foster close working relationships within the cross-functional market matrix team to facilitate communication and understanding of issues.
The Successful Applicant
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Qualifications:
o Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
o Strong knowledge or experience with IFRS standards, particularly IFRS15.
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Experience:
o Proven experience in commercial sales forecasting and analysis for decision-making.
o Familiarity with SAP programme accounting, including WBS structures, ZPLANS, and reporting.
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Skills:
o Commercially astute with a strong international, matrix environment background.
o Proficient communicator capable of confidently interacting with senior leadership.
o Excellent MS Office/Excel skills and proficiency with SAP and management information systems (Oracle EPBCS).
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Additional Skills:
o Foreign language proficiency (especially Hebrew) is advantageous.
What's on Offer
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced individual to take on a critical role within a leading organization. If you possess the qualifications and experience outlined above, we encourage you to apply and join our client's innovative and forward-thinking team.
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