Job Details
This role is responsible for providing effective and accurate financial management to the business.
He/she provides key financial information performance indicators as well as forward-looking business analysis to support the Business in line with long-term’s strategy and growth.
The position also promotes financial excellence in serving Minet by proactively engaging with Business Finance Corporate Control and Corporate Finance colleagues seeking and providing guidance / advice on relevant matters.
Key Responsibilities
1. Ensure Minet Financial Management by;
Managing and controlling the period financial results (process timelines content);
Delivering best-in-class suites for financial reports to Minet;
Managing the financial control and support of projects;
Participating in monthly reviews with P&L and/or cost budget owners;
Completing the monthly/quarterly forecast (at required level of granularity);
Completing the budgeting process including the settlement of interlock reviews with relevant business owners and finance stakeholders;
Providing input for the quarterly board financial reporting – where applicable.
Plays an active role in the revenue and/or expense management activities by accountablysigning-off the monthly revenue and expenses for the applicable business area.
Supporting the monthly/quarterly standard financial process related to revenue and expenses in conjunction with Corporate and Regional finance functions ( i.e. Eglobal accounting process).
2. Performs Capital expenditure analysis and follow-up with the Business owners throughout the organisation.
3. Confirm and validate the data integrity of the financial results by:
Ensuring alignment between Statutory reporting and Management reporting results;
Confirming IFRS and accounting policies compliance;
Supporting the Audit activity;
Playing an active role in the Balance Sheet control activity;
Control of the depreciation bookings as established by Controlling.
For centrally managed solution lines, accountable for the preparation of business cases and validation of the financial profitability of the business cases to be presented;
Actively involved in the financial control activities including costs analysis ensuring alignment with capitalization best practices with tax compliance activities with corporate practices and standards.
Defines project-manages and delivers improvement plans or special projects to increase the overall quality of the business finance function.
4. Manages the financial support to the relevant business team by;
Managing and controlling the period financial results (process timelines content for the Business Unit);
Delivering best-in-class suites for financial reports to the business;
Completing the monthly/quarterly forecast (at required level of granularity);
Performs Capital expenditure analysis and follow-up.
Confirm and validate the data integrity of the financial results by:
Confirming IFRS and accounting policies compliance;
Supporting the Audit activity;
Playing an active role in the Balance Sheet control activity;
Control of the depreciation bookings as established by Controlling.
Qualifications
Experience
7 to 10 years of combined business finance or controlling experience preferably within a large international company
People management experience
Interacting at senior management level
Experience in delegation in particular exercising good judgement between personal involvement and delegation (zoom in/out)
Ability to challenge and make recommendations for improvements
Knowledge and Skills
Management Accounting
Financial and Budget Control experience
Proficient knowledge of Financial Systems (Competence in Excel Access and Essbase are mandatory)
Knowledge of International Accounting standards
Quality control skills
Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
High quality results orientation
Strong presentation skills both written and verbal
Professional Competencies
Attention to Detail
Financial Acumen
Financial Planning
Financial Systems & Processes
Results Orientation
Core Competencies
Adhering to Principles & Values
Communication
Creating & Innovating
Customer Focus
Developing Talent
Impact & Influence
Leading Execution
Managing Performance
Teamwork
Education and Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business Management
MBA or equivalent qualification is desirable
Membership of a relevant Finance / Accounting accreditation body is desirable
