International Finance Analyst Warrington, North West England, England
Job description
Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.
JOB MISSION:
The International Finance Analyst will support the International Finance Team in the preparation of month end, forecast and budget reporting, by maintaining and controlling standard reporting distributed to internal stakeholders. You will be responsible for UK based cost centre reporting for Global Football and collation of royalties reporting for Football Clubs. Working closely with key stakeholders across EMEA, China, Japan, LATAM and APAC we are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.
We offer hybrid working and a flexibility to working hours to accommodate for a healthy work life balance. Ideal candidates will be in the office 2-3 days per week.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Assist the International Finance Controller in preparing/ reviewing standard month end reporting and assist with additional detail required from global finance partners
- Take ownership of the global FX analysis and commentary for both actual and forecast results
- Assist with the production of PowerPoint slides for the Supply, Demand & Inventory monthly meetings by producing tables and graphs
- Provide Finance support to LATAM region as required
Global Football
- Assist in cost centre reporting and analysis, supporting UK based cost centre Manager (actuals, budget, monthly forecasting)
- Report on monthly and quarterly financials and communicate results to Senior Football Management (internally)
- Support US based teams in forecasting long range plans and provide ad hoc assistance for other reporting on Football Business Unit
- Distribute templates globally to gather sales data on styles attracting royalties for Football Club sponsorship agreements
- Support US based Finance and Sports Marketing teams in contract renewal and new contracts for players and teams including ongoing ROI on those contracts
- Other ad hoc finance duties as required where the business has requested further analysis.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:E
- Previous experience working in Finance- ideally within International Finance
- Finance or Business degree, or AAT Accounting qualification
- Studying for or passed post graduate Finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA)
- Ability to manipulate large sets of data, standardise information received from several sources/ formats and a good knowledge of standard formula, functions, pivot tables and produce graphs and charts
- Proficient with Microsoft suit- Excel and PowerPoint must be advance
- Excellent communicator – able to manage both internal and external stakeholders
- Team first mentality with the desire to continuously collaborate
- Ability to prioritise tasks while working to tight deadlines and re-prioritise as ad-hoc tasks arise
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent time organisation and ability to work efficiently in a hybrid office environment
- Oracle EPM experience or Microsoft Dynamic 365 would be advantageous
- Keen interest in Football would be an advantage
BENEFITS:
- Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working Hours (7am-10am start, 3pm-6pm finish)
- Hybrid working (2-3 days on-site)
- 25 days Annual Leave per year, increasing with service
- Life Insurance
- On Site Gym
- Employee Discount
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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