EMEA Finance Analyst

Preparation of the fortnightly Flash forecast of EMEA Orders and Sales, along with weekly reporting of Sector Orders and Sales using PowerBi to Heads of Sales, to provide timely analysis of performance in the month against Plan and to support early corrective action Review and collation of month-end submissions to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Identify discrepancies and instruct corrective actions to enhance data integrity. Month end variance and trend analysis of consolidated EMEA Orders Sales results from WD1. Followed by month end variance and trend analysis of consolidated EMEA P L, Balance Sheet and Cash from when the books of each of our 19 OpCos close on WD6 – using understanding from both people and data to provide insight e.g. liaising OpCo FCs to query management account submissions for insight. Drafting of the Monthly Business Review (MBR) presentation for WMFTS Global MD and FD with commentary and insight on the Division’s financial performance, including co-ordinating with EMEA Leadership Team to provide regular inputs Producing sector P Ls for each of the major profit and cost centres of the Division in order to provide Heads of Sales and other EMEA LT members with an understanding of their financial performance and analysis to support improving financial performance – a key activity in controlling the overall EMEA P L Running and co-ordinating submissions for the quarterly re-forecasting process and annual planning process, including comprehensive financial analysis and commentary for inclusion in the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) documents which are presented to WMFTS Global MD and FD. Ad hoc financial analysis to support Head of Finance and Leadership team decisions. Collaborating closely with the Head of Finance to deliver reliable, accurate, and timely financial information to stakeholders. Act as a key finance contact within EMEA, addressing queries from colleagues and serving as a liaison between Group functions and sales sites on FP A matters. Proactively identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency, including the automation of manual processes. Recommend and implement improvements to financial planning and analysis tools, systems, and methodologies.