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Financial Compliance Analyst

Sales and Distribution,

Cannock

Permanent

Updated August 5, 2008

Finning Group (UK) is part of Canadian based Finning International Inc, the world's largest Caterpillar heavy and general equipment dealer. Finning is a dynamic organisation which is continuing to grow and develop year on year. It is an extremely exciting time to be joining Finning and for this reason we are looking for excellent calibre candidates who are looking to build a long term career within this fantastic company.

Reporting directly into the UK Group Compliance Manager, the Financial Compliance Analyst represents an ideal opportunity for a qualified (ACA/ACCA) Accountant. This role is to be based at the UK Group head office in Cannock, West Midlands.

This role is an exciting opportunity to join a global Caterpillar and general equipment distributor, with a UK turnover of over £700 million. The newly formed Group compliance team will have a high profile and highly visible role in assisting Finning's compliance with Bill 198 (the Canadian version of Sarbanes-Oxley). The role will give the successful candidate an excellent understanding of a large complex business.
Key duties of the role include:

• Liaising with key personnel and management to improve the quality, focus and efficiency of financial reporting controls and processes.
• Assisting Business Process Owners with the integration of Back Office processes and controls.
• Liaising with Internal Audit to ensure effective control testing is performed.
• Assessing and documenting key financial/fraud risks across the business.
• Assessing financial controls as part of the forthcoming implementation of Finning's new global ERP system.

Who we're looking for
The successful individual will need to be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. You will be exposed to senior management as well as transactional staff, so the ability to communicate effectively at all levels is essential. As the role is dynamic you will need to be self motivated and a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA), ideally with an audit or internal audit background. You will also be able to demonstrate:
• An appreciation of financial processes, risks, controls and their financial reporting impact.
• Experience of documenting internal processes and controls.
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with initiative and to adapt to change.
• Strong IT literacy, particularly MS Excel (MS Visio useful).
• Willingness to travel - occasional visits to other UK branches may be required.

About our client
Finning Group (UK) is part of Finning International Inc, the world's largest Caterpillar heavy and general equipment dealer. We offer a variety of solutions to our customers, providing opportunities for them to purchase, lease or hire new or used quality heavy and general construction plant and equipment.

In early 2008, Finning Group (UK) embarked on a project to centralise the group business support services of its CAT dealership and Hewden equipment hire organisations into a single location at Cannock, Staffordshire together with a Hewden focussed operational and commercial support team in Hewden's existing offices in Manchester.

With an established presence already in Cannock, the new structure affords Finning the opportunity to achieve better integrated IT, finance and services across the group as well as consolidating a leadership position through the provision of best operations, best value pricing, best service and the best equipment in the UK market.

What's on offer
The role comes with a comprehensive package and competitive salary.

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 121 634 6920. Job Ref: 12977525
Your application will be sent to Jamie Rodden.