F,P & A Manager EMEA & APAC - Temporary for 6 Months (possible Temp to Perm)

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Company Description

Harsco Rail operates across the world and has a proven and sustained track record in providing customised, technology-driven rail track solutions.

The company has been pioneering mechanised maintenance for more than 100 years. Today, Harsco is still leading the way with practical, customer-driven solutions that set the standard for insight, innovation and performance - keeping the wheels of commerce driving forward and passengers on the move.

Harsco Rail's Contract Services provide customers with a high quality service by work crews that know the machines' operation and maintenance best. With years of experience, Harsco Rail's Contract Service teams have covered more than 640,000 kilometres of track, consistently achieving industry leading production rates and high quality output. Contract services include providing the maintenance, equipment, and labour to complete the job.

Harsco Rail offers contract services for Rail Grinding and has been grinding rail for over 50 years, covering more than 300,000 km (192,000 miles) in the last 7 years.

Job Description

Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities

The FP&A Manager, EMEA & APAC provides planning, analysis and decision support and works closely with the regional leadership team in formulating the financial aspects of management reporting, annual planning, forecasting, and strategic and tactical business decisions. The position will report to the Global FP&A Director and serve the EMEA and APAC regions, working closely with the Regional Finance Directors and the VP/General Manager of the regions.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

1. Education
   • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
2. Experience
   • 5+ years finance experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. Education or Experience
   • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
   • MBA, CPA or other post-graduate degree/certification preferred
2. Interpersonal Skills
   • Effective oral and written communication skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.
   • Very good knowledge of English, both written and spoken
   • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data
   • Ability to write in a clear and concise manner
   • Ability to effectively communicate and work with individuals in different locations at all levels of the organization.
   • Highly motivated, self starter, and disciplined in approach
   • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
   • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
   • Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
3. Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
• Experience using Hyperion Planning and Financial Management (HFM) software a plus
• Strength in overall data structure concepts a plus. A willingness to learn and adopt new technological processes a must.
• Demonstrated experience using Excel to build and maintain complex financial models and perform financial and data analysis.

Essential Functions

• The ability to predictably and regularly attend work. Must be able to occasionally work nights, weekends and variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers
• The ability to perform several tasks at once
• The ability to follow direction or instruction
• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Additional Information

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement and manage the FP&A process framework for the region, which is to include processes for management reporting, forecasting, annual plan, intra-period pulsing and long range plan.
• Collaborate with counterparts in other regions and with division FP&A to set overall FP&A strategy and direction to best support the business.
• Implement and maintain a model for continuous improvement within the region and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives cross-regionally and at the division level.
• In addition to standard processes, provide timely decision support with ad-hoc reporting as defined by various business situations.
• Prepare presentation materials for management reporting, forecasting and/or annual operating plan and aid in preparing the narrative for presentations delivered by the VP/General Manager of the region, the Regional Finance Director, or oneself.
• Liaise with business line leaders and aid in deal and decision support.
• Liaise with operating departments and aid department heads in managing costs.
• Answer division-level queries of the region in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide support to the accounting or transactional functions as needed.