Finance Analyst, EMEA (18 month fixed term)

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.

JOB MISSION: 

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting regional financial reporting and analysis across the EMEA region.  

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

Month End, Forecast, and Budget 

• Support the FP&A Manager and Senior Finance Analyst in preparing and analysing the EMEA month end and EMEA forecast reporting packs; 

• Support in building and maintaining financial models, templates and forecast tools to aid the budgeting and forecast process; 

Financial Reporting & Commercial Support  

• Assist with the consolidation, aggregation and review of financial information across EMEA Quarterly business reviews, budget packs and other ad hoc regional reporting; 

• Assist with the development and collation of standardised reporting tools and templates to help provide clarity and structure across EMEA reporting; 

• Review and understand existing reporting within the EMEA Finance team with a view to provide improved visibility, more automation, standardised reporting; 

• See opportunities within BI tools to automate and standardize Regional reporting; 

• Assist the EMEA Management, Commercial and Financial Information Systems team as necessary on ad hoc requirements and new projects; 

• Assist and support transition to new EPM and ERP system; 

Requirement for Success 

• Masters degree in relevant subject: Finance, accounting, Economics, Business (professional certification e.g. ACA / ACCA / CIMA / RA / AA, is a plus); 

• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a similar role, with exposure to multinational corporations preferred. 

• Experience of Spotfire, Power BI, or other analytics platforms; 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial modelling and forecasting; 

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex financial data and provide insights and recommendations based on findings; 

• High degree of accuracy and eye for detail; 

• Motivated with pro-active attitude focussed on continual improvement of processes and reporting; 

• Great teammate, strong communication skills and able to build and maintain strong relationship with finance colleagues and across other departments; 

• Organised, structured, able to manage priorities and work to tight deadlines; 

• Experience with Microsoft D365 and Oracle desirable, but not essential; 

BENEFITS:

Benefits will differ based on the location of the associate

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

• Discount on health insurance

• 8% holiday allowance

• Flexible Working Hours

• Pension Scheme

• 25 days Annual Leave per year

• Up to €250 travel allowance each month

• Hybrid working

• Employee Discount

• Work from-home allowance

• Home working equipment

• Sports subscription via OneFit

• Opportunity to work abroad for four weeks per year

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support

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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