Level Manager Employment Type Full-time Permanent Hybrid Location: Cramlington, Northumberland Job Function Finance Industry Oil & Energy Industrial Air Quality Who We Are AAF International offers the most comprehensive clean air solutions available across the globe. Selling under the American Air Filter and the AAF International brand names, AAF International has been an industry pioneer since 1921 with manufacturing operations in 22 countries and over 6000 employees globally. Our products are the industry benchmarks for quality and performance. Our applications include commercial, industrial and residential solutions from the filters used in your home to the most critical cleanroom and power generation applications. We are a member of the Daikin Group, the world's largest air conditioning provider with $30 billion in revenue and over 75,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1924, Daikin has grown into a diversified industrial manufacturing company offering solutions in clean, air, air conditioning, refrigeration, chemicals, oil hydraulics, defence systems and electronics. Our culture of continuous improvement, safety and world class operations is driven by our people-centred management philosophy. This philosophy is built around mutual selection: that while AAF seeks top talent people to join and deliver on our team, we also want each team member to receive job satisfaction, growth and development, and continued happiness in being a long-term member of the AAF family. This is fuelled by our belief in treating our people, our supply partners, our customers and our environment with the trust and respect we each require, and our passion to give back to our community for our success. Position Summary We are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager (UK) to join our existing UK finance team within our Power & Industrial (P&I) division based in Cramlington, Northumberland. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall leadership and direction of all financial systems, transactions and information for an international contracting subsidiary of an ultimate parent listed on the Japanese stock exchange. Scope for flexible working arrangements, including working from home on occasion, is offered subject to agreement. Position Responsibilities The planning, directing, recording and reporting of all financial transactions. Coordination and presentation of month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing reports for division and group. Preparation and responsibility for budgets, forecasts, financial models, in collaboration with other senior business unit directors and managers. Implement controls and systems to safeguard company assets, to ensure compliance with company and group policies, J-SOX and other regular group reporting requirements. Improve financial reporting and forecasting, business efficiencies and access to business information. Review financial performance of business and analysis of profit risks and opportunities. Make appropriate financial provisions for all potential exposures and manage cash flows to enable continual funding of large projects whilst managing working capital. Co-ordinate where applicable with the group treasury function. Lead and manage the UK Finance team, with responsibility for hiring, evaluation, training and guidance. Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Affiliations Desirable Qualified to at least a second-class Batchelor’s degree in a technical or numerate discipline. Chartered Accountant – through ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW. Leadership qualifications Completed qualifications from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Experience Essential Demonstrable experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Previous experience as a Finance Manger or similar position. Experience of changing foreign exchange rates and impacts on transactions. Awareness of industry best practice in systems, controls and information. Awareness of financial regulatory changes affecting business processes (UK and overseas). Knowledge and experience of working with an ERP (preferably Microsoft AX or SAP) Knowledge of accounting terms and concepts. Understanding of finance principles. Awareness of the concepts of business strategy and methodology. Comfortable working on a number of projects simultaneously. Computer literate and able to learn a wide range of software packages with focus on Microsoft Excel. Desirable Previous experience of working in a manufacturing/engineering company. Licenses or Certifications Essential Eligible to work in the UK. Desirable Full driving license. Full valid passport. Skills Essential Health, safety and environmentally conscious. Flexible approach to working, willingness to accept changing priorities. An ability to work to strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Excellent attitude focused towards getting a job done quickly and to the highest possible standard. Good interpersonal skills. Excellent MS Office / ERP skills. Solution and targets focused. Ability to write and present detailed reports. Ability to develop and maintain relationships. A problem-solving can-do attitude High level of English communication skills including face to face, telephone and written. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in an organised manner. Continuous improvement mentality and receptive to change. Desirable Multi-lingual a positive advantage. (Notably French and Spanish) Why Work with Us? We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and supported. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We know that having a work life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues flexible working opportunities in line with the needs of their role. Take a break with 25 days holiday (5 weeks) bank holidays per annum. Pension scheme. A fantastic way to save for your retirement and benefit from employer contributions, we match up to 7%. Death in service benefit which provides a lump sum payment equal to 3 times your annual salary. Company sick pay scheme. The opportunity for international travel. Career progression and Learning & Development, with access to our 24/7 LMS. Perks and savings such as online cashback, instore and online vouchers and discounts via our PerksWork scheme. Employee wellbeing programme – Free advice offering financial, wellbeing and relationship support 24 hours a day 365 days a year via our on-line portal. Get fit and take advantage of our cycle to work scheme. When on site, free parking is available. Receive free annual flu jabs. Stand out with our employee recognition schemes. Be part of a company who cares about our communities, the environment and being a better business, and join our zero by thirty pledge. Applications This vacancy is open to internal and external applicants. All applications must be submitted in English. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Accommodations If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to make adjustments to ensure an inclusive recruitment experience for all applicants.