This key leadership position reports to the Finance Director, overseeing financial controls, compliance, and external stakeholder management while ensuring accurate and timely reporting across all areas. The role requires a technically strong, qualified accountant with leadership experience to manage financial operations, tax, cash flow, and audits, while also driving continuous improvement and business partnering with senior leadership.
Client Details
The client is a large, global manufacturing company with a strong presence across the UK, operating within a broader European and international structure.
Description
1. Leadership & Strategy - Supporting the Finance Director, leading the financial accounting team, partnering with the Executive Leadership Team, and managing relationships with the global shared service center.
2. Financial Controls & Compliance - Ensuring accurate balance sheet management, tax compliance (corporate tax, VAT), IFRS & UK GAAP reporting, and overseeing financial audits and Companies House filings.
3. Working Capital & Cash Flow Management - Managing cash flow, capex reporting, currency requirements, pensions, and external financial relationships (banks, auditors, HMRC, pension trustees).
4. Process Improvement & Governance - Developing and maintaining financial processes, control...