Reed are currently recruiting for a Qualified Finance Manager for a global business based in the Medway towns. This is a newly created role and there will be many opportunities for you to add value from day one.

Direct reports: 2

Main duties;

• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company including payroll
• Managing and overseeing of the financial department, currently a Finance Officer and Payroll Officer
• Contract with outside services for tax preparations, auditing and other financial needs as necessary
• Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
• Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company
• Provide insightful information and expectations to senior management to aid in long-term and short-term decision making
• Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company together with the European team of finance managers
• Monitor various tax declarations (especially VAT and corporation income tax)
• Prepare annual budget and quarterly forecasts regarding in cooperation with planning and control
• Support the managing director and general manager regarding various scenario analyses and business performance reviews
• Coach, educate and train the finance team
• Check monthly and quarterly financial statements and support in completing them within the given deadlines
• Preparing of the financial quarterly, half-year and year-end closing together with the finance team
• Preparing of the CFO report including a monthly cash flow statement and forecast
• Monitor and support with the various European Tax declarations (especially VAT and Corporate Tax)
• Maintain documentation regarding transfer pricing and intercompany contracts
• Guide and prepare the internal and external financial audits
• Participate in improvement projects in Finance and Accounting
• Management overview and knowledge of payroll processes/legislation to ensure employer compliance responsibilities met via team
• Support the managing director with scenario analysis and business performance reviews
• Preparing annual budget and quarterly performance reviews in cooperation with planning and control

Required skills, abilities, knowledge:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting and ACCA/CIMA formal qualifications essential.
• 8-10 year proven successful record of similar job within the area of F&A
• Knowledge about IFRS
• Good understanding and use of computer system (ERP system, Microsoft office, e-mail)
• Accurate, organized and efficient way of working
• Willingness to travel


Benefits;

•Private medical insurance (currently BUPA)
•Company incentive scheme, after a qualifying period.
•25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
•Company contributory pension scheme (up to 5%)
•Life Assurance 4 x basic salary
•Car parking
•Subsidised canteen
•Childcare voucher scheme