Financial Planning and Accounting Analyst

The Tech Data corporate group with its subsidiaries in the US, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East is one of the most successful technical IT distributors and service providers worldwide. Our large offer range includes, beside hardware and software of all leading IT manufacturers, services like presales and postsales, technical support, financing solutions, configuration and assembly services as well as an extensive range of E-Commerce solutions.

Job Purpose:   

Responsible for the co-ordination and consolidation of all aspects of Financial Planning and Analysis
Analytical review and challenge to the business on forecasts and plans submitted

Responsibilities:   

• Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and forecasting process co-ordination to ensure adherence to timelines
• Consolidation and submission of completed forecasts for the total business including detailed analytical review
• Production of summary schedules and KPIs for use in the business
• Preparation of board presentation packs to accompany the forecasts
• Consolidation and input to the internal weekly forecast and the formal fortnightly quarterly outlook for Group
• Delivery of the daily management reports
• Management of monthly ABC reporting on customer and vendor profitability for internal and Group use
• Preparation of model P&Ls for key strategic planning
• Ownership of the executive dashboard
• Co-ordination, management and communication of target setting for bonuses and commissions throughout the business    
• Other duties as required from time to time
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Knowledge Skills and Experience:  

• Timely delivery of quarterly forecast process and all internal reporting
• Accurate forecasts and detailed understanding of the consolidated figures
• Proactive working relationships with the Commercial Controllers to ensure coordinated approach to forecast processes
• Basic knowledge of accounting
• Previous Finance department experience in medium/large business (>£50m T/O) or audit experience
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Strong Excel experience
• Knowledge of SAP, IBM Cognos and Board is a big advantage
• Able to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment