Management Accountant (maternity cover up to 12 months)

Purpose

As a member of the Finance team at Chiesi Limited, you will collaborate with the Controlling Manager and Head of Controlling to ensure precise and timely planning and reporting. Your responsibilities will include:

• Adhering to financial processes related to controlling, budget control, and monthly reporting.
• Focusing on top-line sales planning and reporting.
• Providing accurate sales information and analysis to both Global and local management.
• Utilising integrated SAP and PCR platforms to maintain the accuracy and timeliness of financial data.
• Partnering with key UK staff to deliver high-quality financial information and support to Business Unit heads and Cost Centre managers.

Profile

• The candidate will have relevant accountancy experience, and be part/fully qualified, including some prior experience of sales, purchase and general ledger.
• Relevant experience in management accounts, dealing with internal stakeholders, and managing budgets and ensuring timely monthly reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, be able to liaise Management, the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good organisational skills with a keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency.  Be able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Customer focused, with experience of working cross functionally.
• Ambitious and dynamic individual who is driven and keen to develop.  
• A high level of knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a must, and some previous experience of SAP would be an advantage. 

Main Responsibilities

Reporting & Planning

• Month End Book
• Chiesi UK month end timetable, dates and tasks management.
• Sales close & reporting, including rebate analysis.
• Prepare sales and opex bridges and commentary for M/E Pack.
• M/E analysis of ACT costs to latest plan.
• Lead month end review meeting with team, to ensure full review of all data.
• Review of monthly financial statements to ensure completeness, accuracy and integrity of the data, and alignment to TB.
• Responsibility for preparation of The Monthly Reporting Book, and Executive Financial Report & Summary for review by HoC/FD, and submission to Corporate. 

Short term Sales planning

• Daily Sales Projections reporting and updates to management, including rebate management
• Monthly Sales ROL planning for Chiesi UK.  Including attendance at demand planning meetings, PCR input, meetings & analysis.
• Smart Finance Sales reporting & planning.
• BDG Sales planning & analysis for Chiesi UK.
• Condition contracts management in SAP.

Reporting

• Excellent understanding of Global Reporting Systems (PCR) and the interaction with SAP, to ensure proficiency in running reports to enable effective cost centre analysis.
• Develop an efficient monthly cost centre reporting process to ensure relevant information is available and understood by all Heads of cost centre, and all work is timely and accurate.
• Preparing and distributing cost centre reports to Managers and Heads of Department on a timely basis.  
• Provide analysis and comments, as required by Management, on all key variances to planning, adding both a financial and commercial focus.
• To have regular meetings with CC heads as required and build relationships with other areas of the business.
• Ensure full understanding of UK planning process by BU/CC heads and carry out training where necessary to ensure Management buy-in.

Planning

• Assist Controlling Manager with Country P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow & Capex planning for Chiesi UK
• To ensure the integrity and accuracy of Purchase Requests.  Involves being a first check for PR’s to ensure correct accounting data (cost centres, internal orders, and material groups).
• Ensure all internal processes for purchasing are adhered to, including regular monitoring of all commitments, timely closure of commitments, and work with the Procurement department and requesters to resolve any differences in accounting data.

Role Requirements

• Work alongside other business areas/cost centres, and provide support/advice and aid decision making to drive a more efficient business. 
• Provide efficient and proactive finance management services.
• Support Heads of Departments and Directorates with financial planning and management.
• Provide financial information and advice for achieving objectives, including forecasting and budgeting.
• Keep managers updated on relevant changes in finance and accounting.
• Regularly meet with Directors and Heads of Departments for proactive finance management.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their financial needs and objectives.
• Analyse financial data and market trends to provide valuable insights.
• Prepare and present financial reports, including budget variances and forecasts.
• Assist in budgeting processes and setting realistic financial targets.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Support internal and external audits and address compliance issues.
• Foster strong working relationships with business unit leaders and act as a liaison between finance and business units.
• Develop and manage budgets, prepare financial forecasts, and track performance against targets.
• Build financial models to support decision-making.
• Analyse budget deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare regular financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Provide financial analysis for projects, investments, and operational issues.
• Identify and track KPIs and develop action plans to improve results
• The Finance Business Partner will also be expected to undertake various tasks related to their role, which may vary depending on the specific needs of the business area they support. This includes, but is not limited to the preparation of reports, analysis of data, review of monthly P&L, maintain accurate workflows in SAP.