Description
Controllership Mission
Country Controllership ensures the integrity of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's financial and tax reporting and drives compliance with policies and local regulatory requirements. UK&I have combined management revenues of approx. $5Bn pa.
Job Classification - Management Level Definition
Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients. Exercises significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. May provide mentoring and guidance to lower level employees.
Key Responsibilities - Accounting, Controls & Compliance
Working within a team of 10 staff who enable and review the accounting books and records in accordance with US/Local GAAP and Accounting policies, and ensure a strong system of internal controls over the accuracy of financial reporting.
As one of the UK Senior Financial Analyst's, the candidate will:
- Ensure compliance with all local laws and regulations, HPE policies and procedures, and HPE's standards of business conduct
- Partner with cross functional team that includes Tax, Legal, Global Financial Solutions (GFS), HR, Payroll, Real Estate, Mergers Acquisitions Divestitures Organization (MADO), and Controllership Centre of Excellence
- Support key control procedures such as Balance Sheet Reviews, Country Reviews, and Internal and External Audit's in partnership with external auditor E&Y
- Support statutory account team with statutory account production, and 2016 GAAP conversion project
- Support UK lead analyst with Software divestiture activities, and post Enterprise Services spin work consolidation
- Partner with cross functional team to integrate acquired companies, and identify companies to be placed into liquidation
- Have knowledge of complex accounting areas such as Pensions and Tax
- Identifies opportunities for process improvement and policy development and engages in the design
Education and Experience Required:
- First level university degree with a focus in business or economics, and accounting certification (ACA preferred)
- Typically 6+ years of experience in a finance function
- Typically experienced in more than one finance function
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent business application skills (eg Microsoft Excel, SAP)
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Superior teamwork skills
- Strong business acumen
- Good project management skills
- Ability to influence multiple organizations within a broad scope
Job Location
- Bracknell, UK
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