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Group Finance Manager

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
Scotland, Scottish Borders
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
Jul 12, 2019

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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

The primary responsibility of the Group Finance Manager is to lead and manage the growing Group finance department with clear sight of the objectives of the organisation and its fast-paced strategy.

Client Details

My client is a rapidly growing organisation in the Scottish Borders but are expanding globally. They are an expert in their field and are to be at the forefront of their industry, driving process improvement and efficiency across all of their sites.

Description

  • Assess accounting and operational processes and controls, and recommend and implement continuous improvement activities to strive towards a best in class finance function.
  • Ensure clear and accurate financial performance reporting so that the Senior Management Team and Site Operations Teams fully understand the financial performance of the business.
  • Complete regional reporting on a monthly basis.
  • Complete regular cyclical stock counts to ensure stock is accurately reported.
  • Coordinate the budget / forecast process at UK sites to provide realistic budgets, forecasts and mid-term plans.
  • Develop and maintain accurate costing information to assist in the pricing of products for the company.
  • Provision and analysis of Operational finance KPIs and any ad hoc analysis or explanations to ensure maximum site efficiency/cost control
  • Ensure that all inter-company transactions comply with the local transfer pricing policy and that balances are agreed regularly as part of the month end process.
  • Ensure the interim and year end audit is completed in an efficient manner and in accordance with agreed timetables. Liaising with auditors and tax advisers as and when required.
  • Implement controls to manage and report on working capital expenditure to drive improved cash flow.
  • Perform month end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations and analysis of results prior to final submission. This should include detailed commentary on said results
  • Lead, motivate and develop the Finance team to maximise employee engagement.
  • Promote, develop and embed a "one team" approach to Finance in support of the delivery of a Global Finance function.
  • Become finance champion for multi-departmental projects

Profile

  • Professionally qualified accountant (CA or equivalent).
  • Technically strong with management accounts background.
  • Commercial and business awareness.
  • Comprehensive experience in technical accounting aspects of cost accounting.
  • Knowledge and a strong understanding of best practice internal control systems, processes and procedures.
  • At least 5 year's experience of working in a senior financial role within industry/commerce.
  • Experience of working with cross-functions within a business.
  • Experience of delivering information at site and group level.

Job Offer

My client is prepared to offer the Group Finance Manager a highly competitive salary, pension and generous bonus potential that will be based on individual and group performance.

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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