ABOUT THE ROLE
The Finance Manager is responsible for Eakin Healthcare’s Treasury and Tax Policy and operations. This role is also responsible for Eakin Healthcare’s Enterprise Risk Management.
The role reports into the CFO and will assist the CFO with adhoc projects.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Taxation
1. Formulating and implementing the group taxation strategy.
2. Liaising with finance managers, tax auditors and consultants on the preparation of the annual corporation tax computations and deferred tax schedules for the holding company and all subsidiaries.
3. Liaising with finance managers, tax auditors and consultants and HMRC (UK) and tax authorities in Japan, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany and France, as required.
4. Liaising with tax authorities to ensure that all relevant tax clearance certificates are issued when required and all VAT, PAYE, NIC (UK) and similar relevant tax regimes in other jurisdictions and corporation tax and all other tax liabilities are discharged on time for all companies.
5. Coordination of the preparation of corporation tax and other tax returns (UK, Japan and the Netherlands and other jurisdictions) for all Group companies and ensuring that all filing deadlines are met.
6. Actively manage the tax affairs of the Group in line with best compliance practices and current tax laws.
7. Direction of the Group’s Patent Box and R&D Tax Credit regimes, including maintenance of records sufficient for audit by relevant tax auditors and tax authorities.
8. Direction of the Group’s Transfer Pricing policy, including maintenance of records and working with sales and subsidiary finance teams to recommend transfer prices for new products.
Treasury
1. Own the Group Treasury policy in the finance team.
2. Managing the Group’s treasury function in accordance with Treasury Policy.
3. Directing the day-to-day banking relationships and the cash flow of the Group ensuring the Group’s cash flow objectives are met.
4. Coordinating and managing the Group’s currency policies in accordance with Treasury Policy.
5. Managing deposit accounts within the Group according to the Treasury Policy.
Enterprise Risk Management
1. Lead the Enterprise Risk Management process in Eakin.
2. Manage the Enterprise Risk management process for the group, business partnering with the risk owners, integrating new companies into the framework, and formal implementation of an operational risk register.
Other
1. To adhere to the company’s Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at work policy in all activities.
2. To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the company’s Health and Safety policy.
3. To adhere to the company’s Quality policy and Environmental policy.
4. To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required.
KEY SKILLS
Essential
1. Member of Chartered Accountants Ireland, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, or Scotland or comparable institute.
2. Qualified through a large accountancy firm (top 4 firm preferably).
3. Post-qualification experience at financial accountant level in a manufacturing environment, or an acceptable equivalent.
4. Demonstrated experience working with clients with manufacturing and international operations.
5. Professional experience in preparing or reviewing tax computations and tax returns.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Successful track record in a busy working environment in the delivery of relevant, timely and accurate financial information.
8. Ability to persuade and influence others.
9. Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
10. Willingness to travel within the United Kingdom and abroad.
Desirable
1. Competent knowledge of UK Company law.
2. Ability to demonstrate high level of emotional intelligence.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
1. CFO
2. Director FP&A
3. Finance Director Group Accounting
4. In-house Legal
5. Chief Commercial Officers
6. Boards of Directors
7. Finance, Research & Development, Operations and Sales & Marketing managers and personnel
External
1. Auditors
2. Tax Auditors and Consultants
3. Tax Authorities (UK, Japan and the Netherlands)
4. Legal advisors
5. Banks
6. Appropriate Industry Bodies
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. Occasional Travel Requirements to core sites
COMPETENCIES
Balances Stakeholders
Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
Optimizes Work Processes
Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Ensures Accountability
Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Collaborates
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Plans and Aligns
Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Communicates Effectively
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Instills Trust
Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.
Being Resilient
Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
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