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Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all – a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values, we pride ourselves to be listed among the World´s Most Ethical Companies since 16 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.This role is for a 12 month fixed term period initially.The roleThe position holder will be responsible for the Management Accounting of the Mass, UK business reporting into the FP&A Manager MASS UK. They will have contact with various parts of the organisation, providing advice to budget holders on all aspects of budget control far beyond “controlling by numbers” and profitability along with working with other members of the finance team. They must demonstrate proactive business management through business partnering with the business units, optimizing of financial results through sound convincing analysis and calculation of profitability as well as the extrapolation of respective adequate measures are key to this position. They must operate in a timely manner with accuracy and attention to detail along with ensuring that deadlines are adhered to.What You Will DoProduce monthly, quarterly and year end closing Management Accounts Prepare and deliver daily and monthly financial and managerial reports to support the achievement of organizational objectives Analyse variances in sales, margin and cost centres and explore variances/potential problems with line managers Undertake forecast variance analysis at agreed intervals during the year in conjunction with budget holders Ensure that where necessary cross charges are managed and internal costs are correctly allocated Take a lead in the preparation of annual operating budgets and annual audited financial statements Comply with internal reporting as necessary Manage the P&L by customer, country, and sector as necessary Make recommendations (to include cost saving opportunities) to the business based on analysis and discussion and advise of the impact to the department/business Provide all budget holders with up-to-date information in relation to their budgets Under direction from your line manager/business partner produce ad-hoc information on the business finances to the Leadership Team Analysis: Profitability for product launches and relaunches along with pricing and promotion analysis based on business requirements Support the Commercial Director in the monthly forecast process, through future business and P&L impact analysis, chairing and presenting the monthly forecast meeting. Provide financial SME support to the Commercial team for strategic projects and insight. To develop and maintain productive value-added relationships with all stakeholders What You Will Need:Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Educated to degree level ideally in an analytical discipline Ideally 3+ (3 to 5 years) years of experience and proven success in respective positions in international matrix organisation Ideally FMCG experience (in a strongly branded, product led innovation and consumer/customer insight driven organisation) First-hand experience of management accounts planning, budgeting and forecasting (solid background in financial management, ideally all aspects, but as minimum in management accounting, FP&A) How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (or EMEA website (#J-18808-Ljbffr