Finance Manager - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Panasonic Avionics Corporation •
Crawley, International, International
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Finance Manager, Crawley, United Kingdom Travel: Up to 25, both international and domestic, for relief at other line station locations Who We Are: Panasonic Avionics Corporation is a leader in delivering in-flight products like movies, games, WiFi, and Bluetooth headphone connectivity. With over 40 years of history, we offer stability, career growth opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Position Overview:
Reporting to the Aeromobile CFO the Finance Manager is responsible for revenue and COGS calculations and reporting. Supporting Aeromobile CFO with analysis of financial planning. Key Responsibilities: Network Revenue and COGs - Develop and produce estimates and reconciliations to ensure accuracy of all revenue accounting, including the impact of retrospective and complex discounts
- Responsibility for reconciliation and settlement of retrospective and complex discounts
- Understand and report on network revenue trends, risks and potential, through regular monitoring and investigation
- Continuously develop robust processes for accurate recording of network revenues, including supporting product to further automate the revenue calculation in collaboration internally and externally
- Understand and forecast revenue-related cashflows
- Monitor, manage and report on contribution including accurate calculation of COGs accruals, monthly monitoring of COGs and gross margin
- Produce and distribute monthly contribution reports for Management, including detailed commentary and analysis of trends and variances
- Maintain accurate calculations of Airline revenue shares, and produce and distribute quarterly revenue share reports to airline customers
Financial Planning - Produce the annual AeroMobile budget working with Aeromobile CFO, Financial Accountant, PAC and Aeromobile colleagues
- Produce the monthly P&L, Balance sheet and cash forecast
- Work with PAC Finance & to understand the program and activation forecast
- Support decision making, especially in deal-structuring, and report on performance through responsibility for financial planning and modelling of IOT (Inter-Operator Tariff) discounts.
Other responsibilities - Assist in annual audit process
- Support and take part in continuous review of accounting and month-end procedures and propose potential improvements to the Aeromobile CFO
- Adhere to company values of fairness and honesty; embody a “compliance first” approach through daily activities of communication, promotion, enhancement, and education
Requirements: - Advanced Excel user.
- Understands complex journal entries and reconciliations. Demonstrated ability for precision and detail in accounting. Practiced individual with the willingness to go above and beyond expectations to ensure accounting records are concise and accurate. Knowledgeable with how financial statements relate to each other and be able to prepare.
- Strong knowledge and capability to perform report writing, with the ability to produce ad hoc reports on demand.
- Strong ability to develop complex financial models for budget preparation and scenario forecasting to support decision making
- Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, Sage 200.
- Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP/ IFRS and accounting guidelines and applies accounting knowledge to ensure entries are properly journaled. Uses knowledge in providing guidance to others.
- Strong ability to communicate, in English, both written and verbally to all levels of the organization and externally. Ability to clarify budget information and supply information to assist managers in determining budget amounts.
- Very conscientious professional able to perform as a role model for other department members and to provide direction in the accounting area.
- Uses professional concepts while applying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Education/Experience requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management or Finance
- CIMA Professional financial qualification is essential.
- 5+ years of Management Accounting experience
What We Offer: At Panasonic Avionics Corporation, we value our employees and offer a highly competitive, comprehensive, and flexible benefits program. This includes holiday, pension contribution up to 10, gym discounts, and sponsorship and relocation opportunities for qualified candidates. Training and support; after one year, access our educational support program, along with exclusive product discounts and financial support for your chosen type rating certification. Our Principles: Contribution to Society Fairness & Honesty Cooperation & Team Spirit Untiring Effort for Improvement Courtesy & Humility Adaptability Gratitude Aviation Avionics panasonic IFE Inflightentertainment
Job Ident #:
144799
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