Assistant Business Controller, UK&I

3 months ago

Fareham, United Kingdom CooperCompanies Full time

Job title: Assistant Business Controller (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Department : Finance

Location: Delta Park, Fareham

GLS: P3

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:30 (hybrid) 

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

At CooperVision, we’re big on belonging. Everyone’s contribution counts, and that’s why inclusion and diversity are so important.It isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s what makes our company the best it can be. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace. Our Employee Resource Groups offer employees to grow within a safe and inclusive space. So be yourself, whoever you are, and let’s achieve amazing things together.

Job summary – What to expect: 

As the Assistant Business Controller, you will support the Business Controller, UK&I, and GKA and be accountable for the accuracy of commercial financial statements and related entries across Accounting, AR, AP, payroll, tax, and treasury functions delivered by the UK Shared Service Centre. This is a highly visible and hands-on role that requires strong commercial understanding and business acumen. 

In addition, you will: 

Work with the Business Controller on the preparation of Budget and Quarterly Forecasts, presenting the financial performance and outlook for the market, with explanations of customer, channel, product and market drivers. Work on the revenue forecasting cycle, driving weekly flash, monthly, and quarterly planning rounds in association with the Markets & Sales Operations teams, using analytics and processes to gain an improved understanding of all revenue / gross margin-related aspects of the business. Support the Business Controller in the design, testing and implementation of the Oracle system in the UK&I market. Responsibility for ensuring appropriate risk management and control frameworks are in place. Lead the market through planned strategic projects, including ERP transformation and finance transformation projects, including leading local implementation of change management plans. Will be expected to lead projects or business support areas a regional level, as required Ensure continued compliance with internal controls. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of the Country results in US GAAP. Ensure accurate cash flow monitoring & forecasting. Recommend strategies to improve the overall P&L, and leading implementation of any projects agreed by market leadership team. Support special projects that support management decision-making. Communicating Financial results and ensuring the Corporate & Regional Finance teams understand the key cost drivers, developing insights that can drive optimal decision making and enhanced value. Drive consistent reports and analysis of the financial results to support both the timely and accurate monthly close process and functional management reviews.  Participate in special projects that support and drive management decision-making. Assist with Internal Audits.

A full job description is available upon request. 

About you:

Are you a qualified accountant with a strategic mindset and the ability to challenge the norm? Do you excel at driving change and have exceptional interpersonal skills? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Experience & Education:

Excellence in planning, implementing and co-managing projects through multiple stakeholders. Strong presence, comfortable working with business leaders to build a case and recommend actions Ability to provide and communicate effectively high-quality advice supporting preparation of business cases/deals. Direct, hands-on experience in creating, tracking and controlling actual, forecasts and budget metrics, and with an unrelenting curiosity to identify opportunities to benefit the business. Proven ability to analyze actual vs. plan results and summarize underlying drivers of variances as well as providing clear and succinct interpretation of results to management. Qualified Accountant, or equivalent business Finance qualification

What we offer:

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more

We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours. 

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in you career and grow with CooperVision

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

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