Finance Manager

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FINANCE MANAGER

My client, an automotive manufacturer, is recruiting for a fully qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent Finance Manager who will be responsible for key aspects of Accounting and Controlling Team.

You will monitor general accounting practices, develop internal accounting controls, track corporate client/ supplier accounts and building a strong financial team. You will provide cover for any relevant areas of operations of the Accounting and controlling Team as appropriate. This role will suit a proactive, driven individual who enjoys a fast paced, dynamic environment.

This is a hybrid working (3 days office/2 days WFH), Flexitime, Lunch Allowance, competitive salary, access to car lease scheme, flexible benefits and access to Sponsored events.

Key Responsibilities

Drive monthly and quarterly financial close process ensuring accurate financial results and requirements are complete within corporate timelines.

Upload monthly and quarterly financial information to the Corporate EFIS system, own and oversee the balance sheet reconciliation, including monthly inter-company reconciliation

Leading and responsible for Accounts payable and receivable teams together with supervision of treasury and financial accountants

Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of certain Balance Sheet accounts, including inventory, accruals, prepayments, deferred income (IFRS 15) and fixed asset (IFRS 16) registers for the company

Ensuring the company meets all its statutory and compliance obligations, including statutory accounting and tax issues.

Coordinate and complete annual audits and tax (direct and indirect) reporting.

Developing relationships with external contacts such as auditors and banks

Create new internal accounting corporate policies, maintain existing policies and continuously evaluate the effectiveness and compliance.

Continuous process views and improvement

Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions to automate the accounting process without sacrificing accuracy and accountability

Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles

Work closely with the Finance Business Partner and Operational teams to ensure that the results are fully understood and owned within the company

Proactively drive cost savings

Training and development of the accounting and controlling team members

Required Skills

Fully qualified c or equivalent qualification

Education and background in Accounting or Finance

Previous experience as a Finance Manager

Strong technical accounting ability, analytical and good research skills

Previous experience of managing and developing staffs

Advanced systems skills including excel and experience of working with an ERP system (SAP preferred).

Accurate and thorough data management

Understanding and knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations

Accuracy and organized approach on issues

Critical thinker and problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail and an investigative nature

Ability to explain complex issues and present technical information clearly

Really Important

ACCA, CIMA, ACA fully qualified

Corporate background not Public Sector

Should you meet the required skills please respond to this advert