AtEakin Healthcare we put our patient at the heart of everything we do. Fifty years ago, it all started with one mans mission: pharmacist, Tom George Eakin. He saw his patients struggling with leaking urostomy pouches and decided enough was enough. He got to work and formulated what would become the game-changing, eakin Cohesive seal. Fast forward to today, and were still keeping it in the family. Weve grown a lot since then, both organically and through acquisitions. We now have a team of over 700 colleagues across three manufacturing sites and 12 sales and distribution centres. Were making a difference in three therapeutic areas: Ostomy Respiratory Surgical Were proud to export our innovative products to over 60 countries through a network of 40 distributors plus our own offices in Japan, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Belgium and Luxemburg. Were good at what we do come and join us and you can benefit from: Blended Working Bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28) Option to buy holiday days Wellbeing Programme Health Cash Plan Pension Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Cycle to Work Scheme Referral Scheme Long Service Awards Free Parking ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a high profile, confident and self-motivated individual who can demonstrate exceptional levels of performance in this Finance Director of Group Accounting role. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Accounting function in Eakin Healthcare Group Ltd and for the statutory audit in all legal entities including overseas subsidiaries. This position ensures the delivery of accurate and timely financial information to both internal and external stakeholders and ensures adherence to financial regulations and accounting standards. The role will be employed by Eakin Healthcare Group Ltd and reports directly to the CFO. KEY ACTIVITIES Lead the accounting services within Eakin Healthcare Group Ltd and its subsidiary companies Manage the preparation of annual group financial statements Ensure accurate reporting in accordance with accounting standards Liaise with external auditors for smooth and efficient audits Maintain strong internal controls to ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards Lead the implementation of financial policies and procedures across the group Oversee the monthly preparation of legal entity Trial Balances Actively support system improvement across all sites to ensure financial information can be processed in an accurate and timely manner Build, mentor and manage a high-performing group accounting team Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership including the CFO and Board members Other To adhere to the companys Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at work policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the companys Health and Safety policy To adhere to the companys Quality policy and Environmental policy To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required KEY SKILLS Essential Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA Preferred) Audit trained within big four firm Experience managing and developing large multi site teams Strong track record in successful business transformation Exceptional influencing skills Exceptional communication skills Strong IT and Excel skills Diligent and able to work efficiently with attention to detail, within required timescales Proven ability to lead and drive world class processes, compliance, internal controls Desirable Previous experience in large manufacturing enterprises advantageous Sage X3/Power BI Microsoft Navision KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Internal Finance team Board of directors Executive leadership team Operations team IT team Managers and general personnel External Auditors Banks Professional advisors Software providers Ad hoc external stakeholders ADDITIONAL INFORMATION There will be a requirement to travel to other group sites from time to time Skills: ACA Multi Site Team Management International Financial Reporting Standards group financial statements financial regulations Trial Balances