IT Asset Management Analyst – French Speaking recruitment

Customers range from retail outlets and food service providers to food manufacturers. McCormick has approximately 7,500 employees in the world with over $3 billion in sales

With Headquarters in Haddenham (UK), the Europe, Middle East and Africa Region (EMEA) is McCormick’s second-largest business, operating in 11 countries and employing 3,500 employees. The business has 6 Divisions; Consumer, Industrial, Operations Supply Chain, Technical, Finance and HR.

Our IT Division in Haddenham currently has an requirement for a French speaking IT Asset Management Analyst to be responsible for the financial reporting, tracking and disposal of IT hardware and software inventory, the review of all contract based asset related expense and leased assets, and the implementation of Enterprise Asset Management processes and procedures. This position reports to Asset Manager-McCormick IT based in the US.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Preparing and analysing month-end reports identifying accruals, variances, and cost saving efforts. Inputs forecast adjustments for EMEA cost centres as needed.

• Maintains hardware/software maintenance files including timing, calculation and coordination of  renewals

• Prepares and submits monthly schedules detailing IT asset additions, disposals and transfers

• Monitors CAAP spending and completes CAAP closing documents in accordance with company policy and US GAAP.

• Prepares and submits annual expense budget related to contractual expenses and IT asset costs for international cost centres to Enterprise Asset Manage

• Assists Enterprise Asset Manager with license compliance and other projects as assigned


We are therefore looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, part qualified/Finalist (CIMA)

• Relevant work experience in Accounting in an IT work environment-preferred

• Proficiency in French  

• Knowledge of a fully integrated financial/ERP system (SAP) Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, Purchasing, and/or Budgeting modules

• Strong Excel skills

• Ability to work to tight deadlines

• Ability to handle complex data and provide realistic commercial analysis and recommendations

• Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build and sustain relationships at all levels of the organisation

• Ability to interpret and solve problems within the framework of company policy and application of US GAAP

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and standards, basic financial analysis for modelling and tracking hardware and software expenditures

• Knowledge of computerized fixed asset systems functionality

In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunity to work with a global brand leader.

To be considered for this role, please forward your CV with a covering letter by clicking "Apply Online".

As an Equal Opportunities employer, McCormick is committed to a diverse workforce.