Snr Management Accountant

Position Job Title: Senior Management Accountant
BG and BU: Amcor Flexibles EMEA (AF EMEA)
Function: Business Group (BG) Finance & IT
Sub-Function: AEGM Controlling 
Location: Amcor Central Services (Warmley) Bristol Office
Line Manager’s Job Title: Manager, Management Accountant
Advertising Legal Entity: Amcor Europe Group Management (AEGM)
Work contract Legal Entity: Amcor Europe Group Management (AEGM)
Contract Type: Permanent, full time

JOB PURPOSE 

Provide senior support to the Manager, Management Accountant through high-quality analysis and reporting, while managing a portfolio of financial reporting and business partnering responsibilities across AFEMEA Central Functions. Acts as a technical reference point and mentor for less experienced members of the team.

SCOPE

The position supports approximately €170 million annual expenditure across 16 Central Functions, approximately 200 cost centres, and close to 1,300 co-workers.
Technical expertise for the Finance team AFEMEA
Finance Business Partner for the R&D Function (ca 170 co-workers)

STAKEHOLDERS

Partners with BU/ Fx Directors / Controllers and Cost Centre Managers
Represent AEGM Management Accounting in cross-functional projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
•    Lead the month-end close process for an assigned portfolio of Central Functions, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of all accounting activities.
•    Prepare and deliver monthly management reporting packs to Vice Presidents, Directors, and Cost Centre Managers by Working Day 8, providing clear analysis of actual performance against budget and forecast.
•    Prepare and submit monthly management reporting from SAP into Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) in accordance with Group reporting timetables.
•    Ensure the accuracy and integrity of income statement and balance sheet reporting across assigned entities.

Financial Control
•    Maintain robust financial controls through the review and approval of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are investigated and resolved promptly.
•    Review and approve journals, accruals, prepayments, and accounting adjustments to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
•    Oversee recharge processes, intercompany transactions, and cost allocations to ensure accurate financial reporting and recovery of costs.

Business Partnering
•    Gatekeeper for central capex projects - working with project team leads to track costs, making sure its compliant with accounting standard, understand CEAV, flag issue when arises, keep business informed when assets is ready to use and start depreciation/amortization.
•    Act as the primary Finance Business Partner for the function, advising the BG VP on Finance matters and being a member of the functional leadership team.
•    Explain financial performance, key trends, and budget variances in a clear and meaningful way to both finance and non-finance audiences.
•    Challenge and support budget holders to improve financial performance and cost management.
•    Build strong working relationships across Finance, HR, Shared Services, Tax, Treasury, and Corporate Accounting teams.

Planning & Forecasting
•    Leads the annual budget and periodic forecasting process for the assigned cost center portfolio.
•    Ensure forecasts reflect current business activity and provide meaningful insight into financial performance.
•    Support long-term financial planning and expenditure management.

Lead the preparation and coordination of:
•    Tax reporting packs and analysis supporting Corporation Tax submissions.
•    Annual Group Insurance allocations across AFEMEA.
•    Central Function allocation models and transfer pricing support to ensure compliance with Management Service Agreements and tax requirements.

Technical Accounting & Continuous Improvement
•    Provide technical coaching and upskilling to AEGM team, Finance & business leaders
•    Manages complex accounting issues
•    Runs special investments analysis
•    Leads the Berry integration from AEGM point – transfer pricing central allocation. 
•    Act as project lead for continuous improvement projects 

KEY CHALLENGES

Success in this role requires the ability to:
•    Deliver accurate financial reporting within demanding month-end reporting deadlines.
•    Manage multiple priorities across monthly, quarterly, half-year, and annual reporting cycles.
•    Translate complex financial information into meaningful business insight for senior stakeholders.
•    Maintain robust financial controls while operating in a fast-paced international environment.
•    Coordinate activities across multiple teams, including Shared Services, Corporate Accounting, HR, Tax, Treasury, and senior business leaders.
•    Balance operational accounting responsibilities with business partnering and continuous improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS 

1.    Formal Qualifications and Experience
•    Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
•    3+ years of experience in a management accountant role or similar role
•    Advanced knowledge of IT applications especially SAP and Hyperion Financial Management would be an advantage but is not a requirement
•    Advanced MS Excel Skills and confidence working with large data sets
•    Proven strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
•    Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting principles.

2.    Skills & Competencies

•    Strong analytical and commercial thinking.
•    Excellent financial planning and organisational skills.
•    High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.
•    Project Management Skills
•    Ability to influence, challenge, and support senior stakeholders constructively.
•    Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
•    Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.
•    Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality financial support.
•    Discretion