Job Description

They are looking to recruit a Commercial Finance Manager who will take ownership of all commercial finance and FP&A activity for the UK business. The Commercial Finance Manager will gain exposure to senior stakeholders throughout the business.While not having direct personnel management responsibilities, the position will cooperate closely with the other members of the Finance Department in the UK and with colleagues in Switzerland, Italy, Malta, and elsewhere. The post holder will also play an essential role in supporting major systems upgrades, including an anticipated ERP implementation.
Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinating role in annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting activities
• Provides departmental analysis for reporting purposes and working with departmental heads to control costs;
• Prepares business cases for investments, and conducting post investment analysis;
• Supports monthly, quarterly, and year end closing processes and manage other periodical reporting requirements as required;
• Assists in the preparation of analysis, reports, and presentations for UK board meetings, quarterly meetings, etc.
• Works very closely with, supporting, and deputizing as appropriate for, the Director of Finance and Accounts;
• Assists with the year end audit, liaising with external auditors and internal auditors where appropriate;
• Supports systems changes and implementation;

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytic skills;
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written;
• Project management skills;
• Self-motivated and an ability to work as part of a team;
• An ability to work to and meet deadlines;
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills;
• Strong financial systems capabilities (ideally SAP and highly proficient in MS Office (especially Excel and also PowerPoint);
• Organizational and leadership skills;
• Knowledge of IFRS;
• Qualified accountant, likely CIMA/ACA/ACCA;
• Significant experience with financial planning, analysis, and control;
• Able to operate in a complex, fast-moving, and dynamic environment and able to adapt to changing circumstances;
• Culturally aware and able to operate effectively in an international environment;
• Keen to develop, progress, and take on greater responsibility;
• Resilient personality, able to meet stretching deadlines with an eye for detail;
• Strong networking skills and ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders globally is essential;