This position is for a Financial Analyst role reporting to the Financial Controller Reporting; Engines & Power, EMEA Corporate Services and responsible for performing various accounting, reporting, controls and tax activities within the financial reporting function. The person will Have good knowledge and experience of accounting and reporting under a US or regional GAAP basis. Some knowledge in Italian or Spanish taxation (would be an advantage). Preferably have a working knowledge of SAP. Have a strong customer service ethic and support the EMEA businesses with accounting and financial accounting knowledge. Execute the role in alignment with policies, procedures and matrix organisation structure. Maintain the highest level of integrity and candour to all key stakeholders and support the safeguarding of the assets of the company. Identify or support improvements in internal controls, policy implementation and the standardisation of processes and procedures. Other languages can be an advantage (Italian, Spanish or other preferred). SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Accounting Support the reporting team in the maintenance of financial records for local entities in accordance with US and Regional GAAP, tax, legal, and company requirements Participate in the month-end reporting in accordance with the close timetable. This includes the preparation and posting of month-end accruals and journals. Preparation of the monthly and quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations. Participate in the month-end Intercompany process - raise and process recharge invoices, agree intercompany balances with colleagues worldwide, reconcile Intercompany balances every month and resolve queries with the support of the Financial Controller. Support the preparation of the periodic indirect or direct tax returns and other compliance requirements (Italian & Spanish preferred). Complete statutory declarations for local / regional authorities. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Business systems, processes and improvement Documenting procedures and creating checklists where necessary and/or helpful Work with the Financial Controller to help improve the function and implementation of best practice within the team. Work with finance teams in the business and across financial reporting to streamline and standardize the month-end close process. Stakeholder support Provide reliable, timely service to 'customers' in the Regional businesses. Provide support for the European Tax function. Manage and respond on a timely basis to ad hoc requests and queries from the US Corporate Reporting. RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS Reports to the Financial Controller Reporting; Engines & Power, EMEA Corporate Services Finance staff in the SSC or Regional companies Corporate Accounting (US Head office) External & Internal Audit Group and EMEA taxation External consultants and tax advisors EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Part qualified Accountant Minimum of 2 years experience in a finance/accounting role. Knowledge of accounting systems; SAP is preferred Good organisational skills and time management Good communicator Team Player Problem solver - presents options when escalating issues Other Languages can be an advantage (Italian, Spanish pre