Job Description

· Leadership duties and the ongoing development of the Finance Team

· Maintaining accurate financial records and a robust controls framework

· Preparing statutory and consolidated accounts for all companies within the group

· Liaising with the bank, auditors and other relevant external stakeholders

· Preparing profit, loss and balance sheet accounts

· Ensuring the company adheres to country-specific regulations

· Preparing monthly flash and management accounts for all companies in the group

· Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning

· Preparing and conducting regular management reviews to discuss financial results, advising on stronger operational policies and financial controls

· Business partnering with key stakeholders and advisors, challenging business reviews, improving the processes and identifying key risks

· Taking a lead role in strategic projects

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· A full Accountancy qualification · Demonstrable experience of working in a similar senior role and varied accounting experience gained within a sizeable organisation · Strong technical accountancy skills with experience in financial reporting, tax, foreign currencies and liaising with banks · Adept communicator with an ability to build robust relationships with stakeholders across all levels and disciplines · Ability to work at a strategic level, but not afraid to take on a more hands-on approach where necessary · Thriving under pressure in a fast-paced environment with an ability to see the bigger commercial picture behind the numbers · Driven and passionate with a “can-do” attitude · Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics AX Experience would be beneficial