Accountant II

Accountant II

Location : Alton, United Kingdom

Job Family : Accounting/Auditing

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Jul 30, 2024

Job ID : 50569

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Parker Filtration and Energy Systems division solutions enable the extraordinary everyday across the energy industry from offshore natural gas processing to land-based power generation, and beyond. Parker Filtration and Energy Systems deliver value to customers on a global scale, through our expert personnel and world-class products. In heat transfer equipment, Heatric's compact and high-performance heat exchangers drive operational performance in traditional hydrocarbon processing and emerging decarbonisation applications. For gas turbine operation, Parker's air inlet filtration solutions are engineered to maximize process efficiency and air quality, to defend power generation processes across the globe

Reporting to the Division Controller, this role is primarily accountable for the financial performance of the global (and regional) Gas Turbine Aftermarket business. In maintaining key operational and financial metrics expected of a Parker division, the financial analyst analyses every day financial activities and subsequently provides advice and guidance to all functions of a global division. The goal is to enable the division leaders and operational management to make sound business decisions and meet objectives through increasing productivity and offering greater insights into the division.

Do you have what it takes to shape a better tomorrow?

We're Parker, a multinational company. We move things, people and ideas forward. Working with us means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference.

We're looking for team players to provide our customers with high-quality products, systems and services across a wide range of industries. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to develop yourself and explore different opportunities within the Company.

Your day-to-day / What we are expecting from you / Your responsibilities

1) Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of month end financial closings, accruals and reports while maintaining compliance

2) Prepare and analyse accurate monthly financial and management reports including, income statement, balance sheet, variance to budget and forecast, and cash flow

3) Provide and interpret financial information to stakeholders that highlight an explain significant deviations from plan and forecast

4) Provide useful financial insights to help make better decisions about formulating and executing strategy, and provide guidance and analyses to division management and operational management to improve results

5) Assist with key strategic planning functions such as Sales, COGS, SG&A, Capital Expenditure and Headcount planning

6) Provide financial leadership for the US and UK manufacturing locations, including physical inventory counts, standard costing, and absorption improvements

Who we are looking for

1. Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field
2. Experienced with reporting tools from pivot tables to enterprise level tools such as Cognos, Webfocus, Power BI, or Oracle BI
3. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, commercial processes, finance, information systems, and general business practices
4. Possess keen understanding of financial statements, cash management, financial planning and analysis.
5. Knowledge of moderately complex system design, analysis principles, and general business operations.
6. Able to view the Division holistically, not just from a Finance perspective. Solid understanding and experience of global operating practices.
7. General knowledge of and ability to apply continuous improvement techniques to information technology and related areas. What we offer · Solid employer present on the market for over 100 years. · Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within · Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit is at the center of our success. · Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth. · Open environment: we are excited to hear your ideas · Attractive compensation packages designed to hire and retain the best talents in the industry. If you don't find yourself in all points, apply anyway, because nobody is perfect and you can learn a lot with us Have we sparked your interest? Then take your future into your own hands as soon as possible - we look forward to getting to know you. Please apply with your complete application documents directly online.

Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.