Smith+Nephew
Finance
R2RSeniorManagerInventory
“R2R Senior Manager - Inventory at Smith+Nephew. Skills: E&O methodology, LCM reserve, Financial modelling, Stakeholder engagement. Own E&O and LCM reserve methodology. Maintain and improve reserve calculation”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure appropriateness of LCM reserve expenditure; Maintain integrity of Group Reserve reconciliation; Build out Power BI-based transparency reporting; Ensure models are robust, version-controlled, auditable; Ensure spend is appropriate, well-evidenced; Ensure movements are fully explained, accurately reported; Drive adoption of Power BI reporting
Industry & Context.
Thought Leadership; Challenge and improve logic; Identify and resolve discrepancies; Structured problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field, CA / ACCA / CIMA, Advanced Excel, Deep understanding of inventory accounting, Data fluency: SQL or SQL-like querying, PowerBI or equivalent analytics/visualisation tool, Working knowledge of SOX controls, 6–10 years’ post-qualification finance experience, Experience managing or leading a team
Nice to Have
Big 4 training background, Big 4 professional services background
What You'll Do.
Own E&O and LCM reserve methodology
Maintain and improve reserve calculation
Review and approve LCM reserve drawdowns
Own quarterly reconciliation of Group E&O Reserve
Build and maintain global E&O Champions network
Partner with analytics team
Serve as primary interface for audit queries
Manage and develop P3 COE Analyst
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with the analytics team; Work with Global Business Services (GBS); Work with Controllership teams; Engage with Regional Controllers; Engage with Divisional CFO; Engage with Business Finance partners
Communication Scope
Credible Communication; Present reserve reconciliation; Engage credibly with stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Version control, Manage audit cycles
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