Monthly reporting

• Responsible for the preparation, analysis and reporting of the monthly financial information; ensuring timely, accurate, complete and compliant reporting.

Annual accounts and statutory audit

• Contribute to the annual reporting process, including the preparation of the annual audited financial statements, acting as a point of contact for the external auditors and providing all required information. Ensure the statutory audit is completed without any material corrections/deviations, and the annual report is completed on time and approved by the external auditors.

Internal and external reporting

• Provide standardized overviews delivering the required information comprehensively to the Management team for cash flow, balance sheet development and credit management. Look for new ways to improve and enhance reporting and to improve business partnering across the business.
• Ensure reporting for all internal and external requirements is completed on time and in full. Reporting includes: tax reporting, Office for National Statistics submissions, internal budgeting and forecasting, month end and year end close. Ensure compliance with developments in new corporate legislation.

Tax

• Support UK tax compliance and governance activities. This includes management of VAT and Corporation Tax liabilities – including liaison with the company’s tax advisers and Beiersdorf head office tax team. Develop appropriate processes for new legislation.
• Implement and produce intercompany charges to ensure compliance with transfer pricing.

Treasury

• Assist with the planning and monitoring of incoming and outgoing cash flows, securing the proper cash position of the company and managing liquid funds efficiently. Ensure the timely and accurate execution of the process for intercompany loans and deposits with European affiliates.

Policies

• Implement changes in Group policies and procedures to ensure the UK remains compliant with Corporate Standards.

Risk management

• In conjunction with the Financial Controller, ensure the UK remains compliant with internal controls and has an appropriate risk management system which covers all financial, legal and tax implications. Assist with the coordination of the annual insurance renewal for the business.

Process Development

• To support the Financial Controller with the development and improvement of systems and processes to ensure the effective operation of the Financial Controlling team.