Job Description

About the role
The Consolidation Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting the Group Controlling, Planning & Analysis (CP&A) Managers in the consolidation and preparation of monthly & quarterly Management Reporting, non-recurring items (SI reporting), Operating Plan information, SOx controls and various ad hoc tasks to support the Group Reporting Team's annual objectives. Reporting to the Group Controlling Planning & Analysis Manager, this role will work closely with several Corporate Finance functions and with the Business Groups finance teams.
Key Job Accountabilities
Monthly Reporting

• Prepare and distribute BG templates to support month-end reporting (e.g. MMR/QBR)
• Prepare and post monthly consolidation and recurring/non-recurring journals including Statutory Reporting and Tax Group entries
• Review unusual transactions (Step Plans) and post entries in central entities
• Monitor and review Group intercompany positions and balances. Follow up with Business Groups on any outstanding differences to ensure timely resolution.
• Prepare monthly analysis of FX rates impact of main foreign currencies
• Support CP&A Manager on Forecast P&L Reporting
• Prepare consolidated Group Significant Items/non-recurring costs/cash report and analysis. Follow up with Business Groups for additional information and analysis as needed.
• For the designated Business Group, set up monthly/quarterly conference calls to discuss the queries and issues arising from the reporting process and ongoing projects
• Establish a rapport with the designated Business Group Finance staff so that any queries they have will be channelled through this position
• Maintain & continually improve Group reporting tools and templates

Additional Quarter-End Reporting tasks
Assist in the Statutory Reporting Quarterly process to ensure all key outputs are achieved on a timely basis by:

• Closely liaise with Business Groups to ensure completed data is received on time
• Support CP&A Director and Managers with analysis and support schedules for Investor Relations Team and for Group earnings release documents, including Key Focus Categories
• Support CP&A Manager with quarter SOx control preparation, templates, processes and distributions to the Business Groups, specifically QMC (Quarterly Movement Control)
• Prepare quarterly Group adjustment entities Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Liaise with external auditors to resolve queries where necessary

CAPEX approvals

• Assist in the Capital Expenditure Approval Vouchers (CEAV) / Capital Expenditure Review Group (CERG) process to ensure adequate supporting documentation is provided to Management in a timely manner for CAPEX approvals and assist with the preparation of presentations to the Board of Directors

Operating Plan
Assist in the Operating Plan process through the following activities:

• Assist in the planning and coordination of the Operating Plan Plan
• Prepare and assist the CP&A Managers with the Operating Plan consolidation
• Review content and Business Group presentations
• Assist with the preparation of presentations to the Board of Directors
• Prepare ad hoc analysis for Group Management (FX impacts, Market analysis, etc.).

Other

• Provide ad hoc analysis of financial data as required to Management
• Provide accounting support for designated Business Group
• Assist the HFM team with ad-hoc requirements
• Constantly challenge existing processes and contribute to the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies and plans with a view to enhancing the quality of Reporting and provide valuable analysis
• Lead and deliver on special projects, as required

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's (preferred Master's) in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5+ years previous experience in audit, accounting or controlling a plus
• US GAAP knowledge a plus
• Qualified or part qualified accountant with an interest in obtaining full accounting accreditation qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CPA, ACA or CMA)

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About Amcor
Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries.
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