Company DescriptionJohn Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.Senior Accountant to support Sales and Aftermarket Commercial activities.Responsibilities:Under the guidance of Sub Regional Financial Controller and Finance Manager, the role will lead the Financial Planning & Analysis activities for Sales and Aftermarket pillar which includes, but not limited to the following
Conduct GL reviews for overheads & Other costs based on trend analysis to spot any sharp increases or decreases and investigate reasons for variance
Bi-weekly forecast and weekly actual reporting of Orders and Sales
Monthly Profit and Loss variance analysis & Monthly Sales variance analysis
Financial analysis of high value projects (SR1/SR2) rolling forecasts and actuals
Preparation of annual budgets, presentation packs, followed by quarterly rolling forecasts
Collaboration with AR accountant on Customer cash collection
Preparation of AR Overdue performance report
Support month end close process, including balance sheet reconciliation, monthly balance sheet review, minimum controls submission
Participate / lead process improvements and system enhancement
Promptly respond to any ad-hoc information needs from Divisional, Regional and Local commercial teams
Actively participate in testing and support timely closures of any open points with internal & external auditors for relevant areas
Timely and accurate submission of results and monthly reporting
In-depth financial analysis to support the business decisions
Strong credit control to support cash collections
Effective Internal controls
QualificationsSkills and Experience:
Experience - B.Com. / MBA/CA/CPA with Minimum 6 years
Good communication Advanced Excel skill is preferred.
Experience with SAP or other major ERP system Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Strong business sense and change management skills.
High degree of independence
Team player with excellent people skills
Additional InformationWith colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website ( )