Lead Financial Operations Manager

3 weeks ago

Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom SRM Recruitment Full time

Position Title: Senior Finance Manager - Reporting & Control

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £85,000 - £105,000 + Bonus

Work Arrangement: 2/3 days per week in the office

Overview:

The Senior Finance Manager will spearhead the Financial Accounting and Reporting division for the UK team, playing a pivotal role in the ongoing transformation of the Finance function.

This newly established role will supervise the financial accounting and reporting team, which includes finance managers and analysts, dedicated to supporting the UK business— the largest international segment of the US-publicly traded parent company. The position will also serve as a crucial collaborator with both the local FP&A and Global Controllership and accounting teams based in the US.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in a dynamic organization, demonstrating the ability to initiate and implement process enhancements while fostering a fun and inclusive culture among a diverse team of qualified and non-qualified finance professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the UK Accounting team, enhancing the financial reporting close cycles to ensure precise and timely financial reporting.
  • Collaborate with Global Controllership and the UK Financial Controller to guide the transition of the current accounting team operating model.
  • Act as a primary contact for all UK accounting matters, US-GAAP reporting to the parent company, and stand-alone financial reporting.
  • Ensure the production of accurate and timely balance sheet account reconciliations while managing risks and opportunities.
  • Maintain and enhance the existing financial control environment, working closely with the Global Controllership team to ensure relevant SOX controls are effectively implemented and operational.
  • Oversee the delivery of all external statutory and regulatory reporting processes, including Tax and VAT.
  • Drive continuous process improvements to guarantee that all information is timely and accurate, focusing on enhancing the timeliness and accuracy of financial data, as well as the appropriateness of processes and systems.
  • Collaborate with the UK FP&A team to ensure financial performance and variances are thoroughly understood.
  • Engage with other teams and departments to uphold the integrity of accounting controls, processes, and procedures.
  • Manage local external audit relationships and lead the UK portion of all financial audits, including Internal & External Audits and Statutory Audits.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years PQE in a UK-recognized accounting qualification.

  • Experience in a Regional Accounting team within an international or public company environment.
  • Highly motivated, self-directed, and an independent thinker with a proven track record in building teams and transforming accounting operations while improving processes.
  • Experience in reporting under both UK and US GAAP.

Proficient in PC skills and experienced with financial applications (Excel, Word, Hyperion, NetSuite).

Ability to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment and adapt to new situations:

  • Demonstrated ability to quickly establish trust and build relationships.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

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