Husqvarna Group

UK and Region West & South Business Controller


PayCompetitive
LocationMaidstone/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R-8676

      Business Controller for the Construction sales company, responsible for all FP&A (financial planning and analysis) and business control activities for the UK sales company and for the Region West & South. Supporting and driving cost efficiency and sales support. The role is 80% remote, with some UK and international travel requirements.

      Responsibilities & Key Tasks

      UK & Ireland

      • Monthly Reporting for UK & ROI Construction Division
      • Analytical review of business performance, including full sales and margin analysis
      • Logistics/Distribution cost control and analysis with external warehouse provider
      • Warranty and Rebate provisions and claims
      • Overhead cost control, prepayments and accruals
      • Leasing activities – BNP & Local Husqvarna Leasing Solution
      • Working capital and inventory control
      • Leading monthly reviews UK Construction Management Team
      • Annual budget process and monthly forecasting
      • Liaison with regional WSE & EMAL Divisional Business Controllers
      • Ad-hoc business support projects
      • Coordinate and drive development of the HCS (financial solution) business in our countries

      West & South Region

      • Monthly Reporting for WSE & ROI Construction Division
      • Analytical review of business performance, including full sales and margin analysis
      • Logistics/Distribution cost control and analysis with external warehouse provider
      • Drive improvement initiatives on DSO/DIO
      • Initiate & Coordinate the Credit Committe process for West & South region
      • Support Special Projects

      Additional Skills/Qualifications Required

      Qualified or Finalist ACA/ACCA/CIMA

      Knowledge and experience of Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence software packages

      Advanced Excel and PowerPoint presentation skills

      Strong analytical and good communication skills

      Experience of SAP/JDE ERP systems and Group Reporting packages (AARO)

      Project finance lead experience

      Last date to apply:

      We are continuously accepting applications
  • About the company

      The Husqvarna Group is a Swedish manufacturer of outdoor power products including robotic lawn-mowers chainsaws, trimmers, brushcutters, cultivators, and garden tractors.