Accountant – FP&A

Hybrid Role – Cheltenham

Salary up to £40k subject to skills & experience, plus a fantastic package including company bonus, optional study support and access to our flexible benefits platform.

Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands – Mira Showers, Rada, Recoup and Kohler UK - is our lifeblood. We focus on investment; investing in the best technology and resources available, and investing in each and every individual. Put simply, it’s who we are. Whether you arrive at our factories in Cheltenham or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone to our Customer Service team, you’ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same values at Kohler Mira.

From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people (who knew a bathroom manufacturing company did all this?!)

But, to get to where we want to be, we are looking for an Accountant to join our Finance team. Find out more below!

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role seeks an enthusiastic and innovative individual who can leverage financial insights to support strategic initiatives and foster collaboration. Your primary responsibility will be to act as a Business Partner to the New Product Development team providing you with an opportunity to influence key projects and contribute to our growth journey.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills with a proficiency in modelling and reporting, enabling them to support cross-functional teams effectively. If you’re passionate about numbers and ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Specific Responsibilities

• Business Partner with Development, HR and IT leaders to develop and manage departmental budgets and forecasts. Conduct variance analysis to monitor budget performance and provide recommendations.
• Support the Product Marketing and New Product Development (NPD) teams with the launch of new products and initiatives, providing financial support and insight on PI models to help drive acceptable Returns on Investment (ROI) and aid decision making.
• Drive improvements in the efficiency and control of New Product launch processes, including PI models, ACTs and sufficient integration into Financial Planning cycles.
• Implement processes to drive effective Post Investment Appraisals, including reconciliations to understand the “how” and “why” project investment returns differ to original plans.
• Lead the preparation and consolidation of monthly forecasts in BPC, working closely with other Finance members to gather relevant data and insights.
• Play a key role in the preparation and submission of Financial Plan, ensuring timely and accurate completion of packs.
• Mentor junior finance team members to drive best practice Business Partnering leveraging analytical, communication and strategic thinking skills.
• Aligned to the business’s culture and strategic plan, seek continuous improvement in all areas of work to improve efficiency, control and reduce manual/non-valued added work through automation and other initiatives.
  
  
  

Interested? We are looking for these key skills

• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Be able to work under general supervision and to tight deadlines
• Professional knowledge and skill
• Qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA
• SAP and BPC experience would be advantageous
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to balance technical capability with commercial delivery and a strong improvement mindset
• Available for occasional travel
  
  
  

We can offer you a lot in return!

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With a genuine commitment to creating better tomorrows , we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands : Mira Showers, Rada Controls , and KOHLER . Where our brands differ in market position, they are equal in their commitment to design, innovation, and providing a single level of quality regardless of price.

Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities.

As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] .

Note for Recruitment Agencies : T he Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies , and where we require external support , we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our Talent Acquisition Team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable.

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