Planning and Consolidation Manager – Dynamic Systems

2 days ago


High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Instron Full time

About Instron

Instron is a global organization that designs, manufactures, sells, and services materials testing applications. Our leadership in the marketplace is continually expanding, driven by our established strength, commitment to our core values, and team focus. This provides an engaging work environment and offers exceptional opportunities for personal and career development.

Job Overview

The role is responsible for a broad set of consolidation, forecasting, and planning activities. The role is UK-based but includes responsibility for some European reporting alongside global consolidation tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Consolidate and analyze financial data from regional offices, including actuals, forecasts, and plans, using Unicom Finance/Cognos Financials.
  • Develop and maintain global consolidation templates and reporting within Unicom Finance/Cognos Financials.
  • Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions, including European KPI dashboard reporting and updates.
  • Collaborate with the European Sales Director to develop and maintain monthly reporting packs, including forecasts and sales territory analysis.
  • Support the Marketing team with month-end actuals analysis and provide budget inputs and year-on-year bridges.
  • Manage bonus and commission accruals and payments, as well as revenue and cost reporting from IFS.

Key Competencies

  • Unicom Finance/Cognos Financials consolidation and process development.
  • IFS or similar ERP experience.
  • Forecasting and planning experience.
  • Excel proficiency.
  • Understanding of broad range of accounting principles.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or global equivalents) with consolidation experience, preferably using Unicom/Cognos. Forecasting and planning experience is required, ideally within a manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

Instron is an equal opportunities employer.


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