Job Description

• Management of overall functions working alongside Financial Controller, IT manager and HR/Technical Manager

• Managing all monthly reporting including but not limited to management accounts and controls, payments, financial strategy, budgets, and quarterly forecasts

• Provide consistent support and advice to both UK and German office regarding all matters focused on finance and operations management

• Managing all HMRC matters including payroll Expat staff etc.

• Prepare German P&L + Balance Sheet for financial year, send to German Tax advisers

• Handle the relationship with banks

• Take an active role supporting HR functions, recruitment and staff wellbeing (assisting with expats and multinational staffing)

• Setting targets for budgeting, salary reviews, rewards

• Sign off on all relevant contracts adhering to policy including IT contracts, distributor agreements and Letters of Credit

• Consult with lawyers on commercial issues as required

• Constantly monitor any business risks that may arise from changes in conditions of the operation

• Ensure that German office risks are covered by the UK policy

• Agreeing profile of requirements to fulfil operational requirements Lease negotiations for all properties

• Deal with the registration of any share transfers including issue of certificates

• Reside over supplier payments and check quarterly VAT returns. Prepare recharge invoice in respect of UK based Japanese staff and despatch to GSM staff

• Provide general commercial advice concerning local business environment

• Legal/political situation within the European market

• Advice concerning business structure and deployment of resources

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Solid Head of Finance or Financial Director within a similar, multifaceted role Excellent experience overseeing growing subsidiary offices in Europe Good knowledge and understanding of Expat management and all process related to the same Excellent background in Accounting management Strong leadership skills managing a multinational corporation Excellent experience dealing with European markets Previous experience dealing with a Japanese HQ is preferable