FP&A Accountant

Based at Kinesys, a part of TAIT group. TAIT Towers is the Market Leader in designing, constructing and delivering world-class solutions for live experiences.

Who we are:

Serving the fast-moving entertainment industry, we design, manufacture, and sell premium products that allow artists to express their creativity and push boundaries using eye-catching scenic motion.

Kinesys products have been used by some of the world's most successful artists including Ed Sheeran, The 1975, U2, Take That, One Direction, Mariah Carey… the list goes on. It's also used in TV shows, films, venues and at corporate events across six continents. We have a reputation for quality, design and service that is second to none.

We're part of the TAIT group, market leaders in designing, constructing and delivering world-class solutions for live events. We've got an ambitious and exciting business plan and the investment to make it happen.

What you'll be doing:

Our customers come to us because we have a reputation for continuously challenging the industry to do things better, with innovation and excellence at our core. You'll be a key part of the team that makes this happen and helps us to keep pushing the boundaries.

You will be responsible for the FP&A reporting for Kinesys and the Wider Technology business as well as being the first point of contact for all TAIT related projects that Kinesys are working on.

How you'll do it:

• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to help promote a continuous improvement culture within Kinesys
• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to help promote a continuous improvement culture within the Technologies Business
• Be the main point of contact for all TAIT related project costs and revenue
• You'll provide ongoing analysis of company revenue by region, product type, route to market etc and the communication of the findings to the General Manager
• Develop a close relationship with the Business Development team and review pricing for direct and distributors customers for products
• Support Service and Support with pricing structure for repair jobs
• To assist in the preparation of Budget plans, forecasts and finance plans for the Kinesys Group and R&D Business
• Develop a strong relationship with the current Financial Controller to help improve month-end reporting, cashflow projections and forecasting sales
• Demonstrate effective working relationships with different stakeholders across the Kinesys and TAIT businesses

Who you are:

• You've got an excellence mindset and great attention to detail to ensure things are right first time
• You've got an analytical mind with a strategic ability
• You're a fast learner and ask the right questions to extract the information you need
• You like structure and process and are a confident problem-solver
• You're flexible. You understand that priorities and needs change and can adapt quickly
• You thrive on innovating, improving and asking 'what if…'
• You're self-motivated and get a buzz from taking ownership and delivering what's needed, on time

Your experience and knowledge:

• Graduate and/or CIMA/ACCA/ACA part qualified or Finalist (essential)
• Significant experience in planning and forecasting budgets
• Some experience working in a finance function in a manufacturing and engineering environment
• You're proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software. Epicor experience would be an advantage
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel would be an advantage
• High level of verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of management
• An innovative approach to problem-solving
• Reliability, flexibility, organised, attention to detail, ability to work to strict deadlines

What you'll get here:

• It's official! We're a Great Place to Work 2022
• Competitive Salary and Pension Contribution
• You'll get 23 days holiday, increasing by one day per year of service to 25 days (+ Bank Holidays)
• You'll also get Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off every year, without fail
• You'll get an annual £200 Entertainment Fund to spend on concerts, theatre, or cinema, as well as the usual Childcare Vouchers, Cycle to Work scheme and contributory pension
• You'll get life insurance, disability insurance, a medical cash plan, and mental health support services
• You'll get access to our onsite gym and free parking