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Job Purpose and Summary
The Senior Business Partner is required to manage, support, and drive Canon UK and Ireland's Imaging, Technologies, and Communications Group (ITCG) revenue and profit through comprehensive analysis, strategic interpretation, and robust financial management.
What we give
With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.
At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.
Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make a positive social contribution.
Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for completing the UK, Ireland & Service Centre P&L results, ensuring accuracy and completion. Closure of the P&L in a timely manner and ability to confidently present the monthly results, highlighting key variances and performance insights.
* Act as a reliable business partner, supporting the ITCG Controller and building strong, effective relationships with key stakeholders across ITCG, Finance, and the wider Canon business groups.
* Deliver monthly financial results and comprehensive insights into P&L items, focusing on analysing and monitoring actual and forecasted performance against budget and prior year figures for ITCG, both at a UK P&L level and a European fully allocated P&L level.
* Coordinate and manage the financial budgeting process for ITCG on a bi-annual cycle, taking ownership of the detailed input, analysis, and oversight of the SGA (Selling, General, and Administrative) budget.
* Provide input to and validate monthly sales forecasts, ensuring alignment with the three-month rolling sales forecast and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
* Demonstrate a proactive approach and willingness to propose actions aimed at improving profitability, contributing as a key team player to achieve business goals.
* Ensure compliance with Canon accounting policies, the audit process, and continuous development of SOX controls.
* Deputise for BU Controller when required.
What we ask
* Qualified Accountant (CIMA or ACCA)
* Advanced Excel modelling skills
* Experience using different IT systems e.g. Oracle, Hyperion, Essbase would be beneficial.
* Previous experience of working in a Commercial Finance/business partnering role with evidence of success.
* A motivated and enthusiastic team player who takes pride in their work and is eager to continuously challenge themselves.
You will need
* High level of verbal & written communication skills
* Fluent English (written & spoken)
Further Information
No agencies please
Canon is an equal opportunity employer. Canon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status or other protected status as required by law.
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