Financial Accountant (NESSAHub)

Job description

This role will be instrumental in the key financial control of the UK business, as well as acting as the key controller in the UK&I team. The position will report to the Hub Finance Business Partner and will operate as part of the Hub Finance team.

Deep knowledge of accounting standards is essential; the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate sound analytical skills whilst also showing a proactive approach to their work. Working with the FP&A controller and the wider Finance team the successful candidate will be expected to contribute towards the development of a compelling vision and then deliver that vision to inspire and motivate the Finance team to drive the business forward to achieve our goals. Combining these qualities with a demonstrable strong and disciplined business acumen. Amongst many factors, success will be dependent on having a sharp eye for detail and the tenacity required to succeed.

As an experienced Accounting professional, this position will be the focal point of Schneider Electric Process Automation's financial controlling across a wide range of industry sectors including oil and gas, pharmaceutical, power and nuclear, food and beverage as well as water and utilities, automotive and energy.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

· Produce the statutory accounts for UK&I business.

· Handle all tax and VAT returns as required.

· Coordination of National Statistics forms.

· Review and update the hedging requirements of the business as needed.

· Act as the liaison point for auditors.

· Manage and maintain the Genpact FA relationship

· Manage and maintain the Genpact FBS relationship

· Month end duties

o Standard journals.

o Interco reconciliation.

o Ensure HFM completion.

· Ensure all AP and AR activities are up-to-date.

· Central point for all KICS controls.

· Act as the key interface between Finance and the wider business to ensure accuracy of reporting and early disclosure of any issues (positive or negative).

· Look at continual process improvement, to ensure efficiency in the way both Finance and the Projects team work.

· Assist the Financial Accountant with any aspects of month end as required.

· Maintain and build upon the good business relationships already held within the hub.

· Assist the FP&A Controller with any SFC queries as required.

Behaviours and Competencies

· Strong ability to develop and maintain customer relationships (internal and external).

· Innovative, creative and flexible in their approach.

· Highly self-motivated, proactive, driven and ambitious.

· Requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in their work.

· Business friendly written and oral communication.

· Should have a cost-conscious approach to all their work and reviews.

· Demonstrate the Schneider Electric SCOPE values.

Other

· Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong post qualified experience.

· Strong financial accounting background, with understanding of POC accounting.

· SAP and HFM Essbase experience preferred, but not essential.