Head of Financial Planning and Analysis - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Jungheinrich UK

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Head of Financial Planning and Analysis:

Milton Keynes (Hybrid)
Without
Jungheinrich, your shopping trolley would probably be empty. Every day, our trucks move millions of goods in logistics centres globally.


Jungheinrich is one of the top three leading companies in the material handling equipment and Intralogistics sectors worldwide -
and we are very interested in speaking with you further about your career.

Jungheinrich has evolved from a producer of forklifts to a manufacturing logistics service provider achieving an annual turnover of over £2.5 billion. Today,
we employ over 14500 employees, thereof in Europe alone over 800 sales consultants, as well as more than 4200 mobile service engineers, maintain a close-knit network providing quality consulting and comprehensive service.


In short, your role within
Jungheinrich will play a crucial part in providing the customer with complete peace of mind in managing their intra-company logistics.


Role Purpose:


Hybrid function leading the Financial Planning and Analysis team to address increasing demand for commercial support in a growing business as well as more complex requirements of the forecasting/planning process and more detailed analysis and business insight.


Responsible for development of analysis tools to efficiently supply stakeholders with required steering information, support strategic decision making and secure business success.

Actively work with and develop interfaces within Jungheinrich UK as well as group head office.


Role Responsibilities:


  • Leading the Jungheinrich UK Financial Planning and Analysis function including management of the FP&A Team.
  • Supporting the monthend closing process and subsequent delivery of group reporting and collaborating closely with the rest of Finance and in particular Finance and Controlling
  • Designing new ways of reporting and contributing to making reports more understandable and relevant
  • Owning and driving the Risk Management function and framework of Jungheinrich UK Group
  • Closely working with and supporting Business Units to ensure that decisions are commercially sound and in line with business strategy
  • Building relationships based on trust and promoting efficient exchange of knowledge and information
  • Ownership of the operational and strategic forecast/planning processes
  • Process owner & support for the decision process in line with key group guidelines such as KR00001


In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, you may be required to perform other duties assigned by the Finance Director.


Role Requirements:


Skills

  • IT literate, strong Microsoft Excel skills (level 2 or above).
  • SAP knowledge
  • Demonstrate a good business knowledge (e.g. products and processes) and a sound understanding of Analysis and Planning instruments (e.g. Forecast/Planning, Reporting, Business analysis).
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Qualifications

  • Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or similar
  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent) preferred

Experience

  • Experience in a Finance/Controlling related role
  • Strong management and leadership experience
  • Database reporting tools
  • Good SAP knowledge
  • Project Management desirable

Travel / Mobility

  • Clean and valid driving licence

Desirable

  • Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills

Competencies Required:


  • Analysis
  • Leadership
  • Customer Orientation
  • Accountability/ownership
  • Attention to detail
  • Planning & Organising
  • Initiative
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

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