Department: Finance
Reports to: Financial Controller, UK
Location: Newbury, UK
Career Development at Micro Focus
What sort of job interests you? Do you want to be part of an exciting and rewarding workplace? Have you considered a role in an international software company? If not, and you have the character and skills to succeed in an innovative technology company, then you should look at Micro Focus.
Micro Focus International plc (www.microfocus.com) sells software products in 29 countries, serving more than 70 businesses in the Fortune Global 100. The company is the world leader in modernising and testing organisations’ core IT systems. 15,000 companies and government organisations rely on Micro Focus to ensure that the technology applications at the heart of their day to day operations run effectively and efficiently.
Micro Focus benefits from 35 years of experience and serves one million licensed users. The company is a listed public UK company and part of the FTSE 250 index, generating revenues of US$436.1 million in the year to 30 April 2011, and generating profits (adjusted EBITDA) of US$158.7 million. It employs over 1,200 people worldwide, with principal offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Italy, France, Australia and Japan.
Micro Focus has grown significantly over the past five years. Since 2006 the company has trebled its revenues, through a strategy of delivering organic revenue growth, supplemented by shrewd acquisitions in complementary technologies. Seven acquisitions have enabled Micro Focus to consolidate its leadership position in COBOL Development and Application Modernisation, and to enter the expanding Application Testing market. The company is fully focused on its vision to be at the heart of the world’s business applications. Micro Focus is a Top 10 European software company with a global presence.
Role Description
- Responsible for the statutory account process for all UK Group companies (World Wide Head Office) and tax analysis preparation, working closely with external auditors and tax advisors throughout this process
- Responsible for the financial integrity of India, including payments, payroll, accounts payable, local statutory and tax compliance. Also responsible for the provision of timely information to reallocate revenues and costs to the APAC region
- Ownership of the worldwide management recharges process, implementing a robust efficient process to recharge these costs bi-annually. This involves working closely with other departments to establish correct allocation methods
- Calculation of monthly worldwide transfer pricing including journal input, reconciliation and managing the invoice process. Dealing with transfer pricing queries as required
- UK Country Manager reporting including monthly profit and loss accounts, credit control reports and ad-hoc support as required
- Responsible for running the revaluation process on Sun 5 and reporting the foreign exchange gain/loss on a monthly basis. Monitoring intercompany exposure to mitigate FX risk within the head office companies
- Working very closely with and supporting the UK Financial Controller with ad-hoc project work, including technical accounting projects and issues
- Ongoing support in identifying efficiency and automation opportunities across all processes ensuring the systems are fully utilised
- Support system related projects as required
Key Responsibilities
- Managing workload to ensure all deadlines are met within weekly payment cycles, month-end close timetable and the annual external audit
- Influencing and negotiating with internal and external business contacts to promote financial awareness and discipline and continuously drive forward improved financial control
- Develop, interpret and present financial information to ensure compliance with financial controls and to aid decision-making up to Group FC level and, on occasion, to CFO
- Proactively research innovative financials solutions and using a range of financial methodologies to address challenging and complex financial questions
- To effectively manage operations risk in UK Finance and continually challenge the adequacy and effectiveness of controls to mitigate those risks
Skills / Requirements
- Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with a successful track record of achievement
- An excellent communicator with the ability to challenge and influence at senior levels with integrity and fairness
- Self motivated, professional, confident and have a pro-active approach to their work
- Advanced PC Skills, in particular Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to inspire confidence and build relationships
- A willingness to challenge the status quo and influence change
- Ability to work to tight time scales and maintain a high level of accuracy
- Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise time
To Apply
Micro Focus is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
We offer a competitive compensation package and an extensive arrange of benefits that become effective immediately upon hire. The apply, please email your CV to tania.bowles@microfocus.com