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How do we stay ahead of the pack? By hiring the best and brightest minds-and that’s why we want you!\nJob Description:\nWhat will you work on?\nThe Financial Analyst - Operations Finance Europe will serve as the finance business partner providing support to Group HQ finance and Supply Chain Distribution team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Operations Finance Europe, the person in this role will be instrumental in cost of goods sold (COGS) & supply chain analysis and reporting, Warehousing & Distribution analysis and reporting, periodic financial reporting tasks, budgeting and forecasting support, internal controls, and leading assigned Operations Finance team initiatives and projects. This is a dynamic hands-on role requiring successful candidates to demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, deal with ambiguity, and the ability to succeed in fast-paced environments.\nHow will you create impact?\nAssisting in monthly and quarterly reporting.\n\nSupporting the product costing process, distribution & transportation spend analysis, inventory management, internal controls and financial reporting.\n\nSupport European 3rd party manufacturing & distribution activities.\n\nThis is a dynamic hands-on role requiring successful candidates to demonstrate critical thinking, dealing with ambiguity and the ability to succeed in fast-paced environments.\n\nProposing corrective actions and driving the execution.\n\nMonth/Quarter End Close and Reporting\nPreparing the monthly 3PL accruals and allocation of 3PL costs across Europe.\n\nPreparing the quarterly excess and obsolete stock provision calculations for Europe.\n\nCoordinating with AP, Finance Analysts and Finance Managers on operations finance queries.\n\nAnalyzing COGS and Distribution and Transportation costs to ensure they are complete and correct before GL close.\n\nAnalysing the monthly European Distribution and Transportation (D&T) spend and providing commentary for the monthly variances report.\n\nAnalysing the monthly European COGS and PPV spend and providing commentary for the monthly variances report.\n\nCompleting reconciliations related to the Operations Finance function, including providing explanations for variances above materiality threshold and resolving any differences.\n\nReviewing the inventory month end file prepared by Logistics and verifying significant items as required.\n\nPerform monthly review of standard costing across European warehouses to identify unusual discrepancies, investigate anomalies and potential errors in costs including escalation to global stakeholders for resolution.\n\nAnalyse the impacts of semi-annual costing revaluations and coordinate with TO Operations Finance for proposed adjustments as needed arising from costing revaluations.\n\nAssisting with any other monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting, reporting and analysis requirements.\n\nSupporting other finance team members as and when required.\n\nOther activities\nIn collaboration with Sr. Manager, Operations Finance Europe and the Europe Brand Finance team, supporting preparation of quarterly forecasts and the annual budget.\n\nAssisting with bi-annual D&T analysis by market for total Europe and preparing supporting analysis including bridge across periods and between GL and operational invoicing.\n\nSummarizing 3PL invoice files into a combined 3PL data file.\n\nWork with Supply Chain teams to investigate and implement cost savings opportunities in cost-to-serve.\n\nTesting and validating changes to standard costing and COGS account assignment.\n\nSupport 3rd party manufacturing & distribution activities including the processes for allocating Other COGS costs and monitoring PPV.\n\nProvide support for the annual inventory count process including preparation and reconciliation activities, and attend annual inventory counts at 3PL locations as required.\n\nProvide support for the annual tooling count process preparation and reconciliation activities, and attend annual tooling counts at 3rd party vendor locations as required.\n\nSupport the accounting and monitoring of EU01 owned tooling at 3rd party manufacturers for correct accounting, amortisation and reconciliation.\n\nAssist in analyzing the performance and identifying cost savings / optimization opportunities for plant manufacturing.\n\nProjects and Initiatives\nRepresent the Operations Finance team on the Company-wide strategic projects by providing insight, serving as subject matter expert, executing necessary tasks, and performing business testing.\n\nAssist with, and where needed lead, assigned global Operations Finance team initiatives.\n\nProviding support on COGS accounting projects and on the implementation of shERPa.\n\nAssisting with global and European ad-hoc projects and tasks as required.\n\nGovernance & Controls\nCollaborate with Internal Control to develop and update SOPs\n\nEnsure proper internal controls relating to operations are in place, documented, and operating effectively.\n\nProvide support during internal and external audits.\n\nHow will you fit into the team?\nThe Financial Analyst - Operations Finance Europe reports to the Senior Manager, Operations Finance Europe\nList direct reports to this position: N/A.\n What are your skills and experience?\nA minimum of 4+ years of related experience within the FMCG sector or a related field;experience with supply chain operations is an advantage.\n\nKnowledge of SAP essential (expert knowledge desirable).\n\nExperience with analyzing large amounts of data and strong analytical skills.\n\nCPA or equivalent accounting designation is an asset.\n\nExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of people at different levels within the organization.\n\nStrong documentation skills to develop, maintain and sustain cradle-to-grave business processes SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures)\n\nA problem solver with ability to take self-initiative to operate independently, investigate anomalies and propose solutions.\n\nAdvantageous if the candidate has manufacturing experience or strong exposure to manufacturing activities.\n\nExcellent in Data gathering and interpretation skills\n\nAnalytical thinking and strong attention to detail with excellent follow-up\n\nStrong computer literacy with advanced level Excel skills (pivots, v-lookups, and advanced formulas) are required. Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI) is desirable.\n\nProblem Solving skills with the ability to articulate issue with relation to current process and propose alternative solutions.\n\nVery good communication skills are essential\n\nTeam player with proven ability to work well under pressure and CONSTANT deadlines\n\nAdd Hashtag *e.g. LI-Hybrid and #Spinmaster is hiring…. #LI-MK1\nThe anticipated pay range for candidate is 2000 - 2700 Eur [Per Month]. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.\nThis job posting is tied to an open vacancy.\nWhat you can expect from us:\nOur mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun.\nGrowth and Career Opportunities\n\nFlexible Work Hours\n\nInnovation, Collaboration and Fun\n\nComprehensive Benefits\n\nOther fun Perks!\n\nWhat’s it like to work here?\nSpin Master is a fast-paced, hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isn’t for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team.\nEveryone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants.\nSpin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. 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