Accounting Manager

EGGER UK is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced leader to oversee the smooth and efficient running of the Financial Controlling department.  The position is responsible for managing a team and ensuring controlling processes are carried out in line with Group guidelines. This role requires a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA) with previous experience in a supervisory/managerial role.

City: Hexham   Contract Type: Full-time     Job-Code: 4125   Department: Financials  

Your Tasks

Controlling:

• Oversee the smooth and efficient running of the Controlling department for the UK operations, including Hexham, Barony, Campact, Timberpak, and Forestry.
• Develop and improve the preparation of high-quality Controlling information to support management decision making.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness regarding the company’s products, customers, markets, and production processes.

Reporting:

• Carry out the Controlling month-end closing processes.
• Coordinate the preparation of the UK monthly result for local Management.
• Coordinate the preparation of monthly reporting information for submission to the Group Controlling department.
• Prepare other statistical reports and reports as required.
• Responsibility for Transfer Pricing, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Analysis:

• Reconcile the actual to budget EBITDA performance on a plant and country level and investigate variances in detail.
• Analyse and investigate the actual vs budget spend variances on a cost center level.
• Analyse contribution margins at a product and customer level using Business Objects (‘BO’) software.

Forecasting:

• Coordinate and prepare the quarterly rolling budgets in line with Group guidelines (EGGER Planning System ‘EPS’).
• Prepare the monthly and quarterly liquidity forecasts to be submitted to the Group Treasury department.

Leading:

• Effectively manage, motivate, and develop the Controlling department team members.
• Supervise and review the performance of team members.
• Identify training needs within the department and ensure team members fulfil these training requirements.

General:

• Liaise with Group colleagues in the Controlling, Treasury, and IT departments.
• Work with other departments in the UK to ensure transactions are accurately processed within SAP.
• Attend meetings as required, including trips to Europe.

Our Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA).
• Preferably a diploma/degree level education in Accountancy/Finance or professional discipline.
• Previous and proven experience of working in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are important.
• High standard of IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel,Outlook).
• Previous experience of working with SAP IT systems would be preferred.
• Knowledge of the German language would be an advantage but not essential.

We Offer

The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focused on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including company pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, and a travel/fuel payment). Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.

Other benefits include

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks. 
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Subsidised travel to and from work.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

If you are a motivated and experienced Controlling Manager looking for a new challenge, please submit your application including your CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

EGGER UK encourages diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to select applicants solely based on their qualifications and skills.

Applications close: 23 May 2024

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 602191