SUMMARY
The Global Finance Manager ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying and consolidating transactions. This position is responsible for supporting the general accounting function and ensuring quality control over financial transactions and reporting. It often entails an understanding of related fields such as business law, statistics, tax, and general management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Manage and oversee the daily operations of the finance department including: month and end-year process accounts payable/receivable cash receipts general ledger worldwide payroll and related taxes treasury, budgeting cash forecasting revenue and expenditure variance analysis capital assets reconciliations equipment and supply procurement process
Perform month, quarter and year-end closing procedures and general ledger reconciliations. Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and supporting schedules. Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries and reports. Maintain accounting ledgers by posting account transactions. Validate VAT chargeability and rates; is aware of difference in treatment for services rendered in the UK, the EU, or internationally. Assists with VAT reporting and filing. Verify accounts by reconciling statements and transactions. Resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation. Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls. Assist with annual audits for UK and other foreign entities. Maintain financial information, files and records (e.g. copies of paid invoices, checks, documentation, reimbursements, reports, vendor files, receipts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies. Maintain compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Experience with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred but not required. Conduct ad hoc research and analysis. Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; and resolving discrepancies. Assist with intercompany transactions and consolidation. Assist with the corporation's annual audits by analyzing and detailing general ledger accounts and providing information for auditors. Assist with the annual and mid-year budgeting and review process, including analyzing trends, costs, revenues, commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses; review of budget submissions, capital budget requests, and incorporation of such into the budget model. Assist with monthly budget vs actual variance reporting. Provide support for the domestic and international tax accountants. Project accounting data to show the effects of proposed plans on capital investments, income, cash position, and overall financial condition. Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential. Interface with other departments for financial questions and analysis. Other duties as assigned. Process and prepare financial and business forms for the purpose of checking account balances, facilitating purchases, etc.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has supervisory responsibilities of the following teams: Payroll, Procurement, General Ledger, AR and AP.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Undergraduate Degree in Accounting. Ten + years of experience working in the accounting field. Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, monthly and annual close processes and reconciliations. Experience managing a global team with some remote employees.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and general computer & technology literacy. Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of Sage Intacct or a comparable enterprise accounting software tool.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including internal controls. Technical accounting skills preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize. Highly detail oriented and organized in work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results. Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager. Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Experience with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred but not required.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
ACA/ACCA qualified or Qualified by Experience preferred but not required.
AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENT:
Flexibility in scheduling is essential to ensure effective collaboration and communication with team members across different time zones. Candidates must be available to work designated hours to support US employees and meetings as needed. Standard Office environment with desktop business equipment and frequent telephone/video calls. Hybrid role, 3 days/week working in the office at Whiteley, 2 days working from home. Temporary position estimated to last 6 months.
WORKING CONDITIONS
All conditions, skills and abilities listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is in a standard office environment with desktop business equipment and frequent telephone calls. Noise level is moderate.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee must constantly reach with hands and fingers. Employee must be able to work in close contact with small and large groups. Frequent hearing and talking is required. Extensive keyboard typing is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Global Finance Manager ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying and consolidating transactions. This position is responsible for supporting the general accounting function and ensuring quality control over financial transactions and reporting. It often entails an understanding of related fields such as business law, statistics, tax, and general management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Manage and oversee the daily operations of the finance department including: month and end-year process accounts payable/receivable cash receipts general ledger worldwide payroll and related taxes treasury, budgeting cash forecasting revenue and expenditure variance analysis capital assets reconciliations equipment and supply procurement process
Perform month, quarter and year-end closing procedures and general ledger reconciliations. Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and supporting schedules. Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries and reports. Maintain accounting ledgers by posting account transactions. Validate VAT chargeability and rates; is aware of difference in treatment for services rendered in the UK, the EU, or internationally. Assists with VAT reporting and filing. Verify accounts by reconciling statements and transactions. Resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation. Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls. Assist with annual audits for UK and other foreign entities. Maintain financial information, files and records (e.g. copies of paid invoices, checks, documentation, reimbursements, reports, vendor files, receipts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies. Maintain compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Experience with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred but not required. Conduct ad hoc research and analysis. Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; and resolving discrepancies. Assist with intercompany transactions and consolidation. Assist with the corporation's annual audits by analyzing and detailing general ledger accounts and providing information for auditors. Assist with the annual and mid-year budgeting and review process, including analyzing trends, costs, revenues, commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses; review of budget submissions, capital budget requests, and incorporation of such into the budget model. Assist with monthly budget vs actual variance reporting. Provide support for the domestic and international tax accountants. Project accounting data to show the effects of proposed plans on capital investments, income, cash position, and overall financial condition. Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential. Interface with other departments for financial questions and analysis. Other duties as assigned. Process and prepare financial and business forms for the purpose of checking account balances, facilitating purchases, etc.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has supervisory responsibilities of the following teams: Payroll, Procurement, General Ledger, AR and AP.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Undergraduate Degree in Accounting. Ten + years of experience working in the accounting field. Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, monthly and annual close processes and reconciliations. Experience managing a global team with some remote employees.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and general computer & technology literacy. Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of Sage Intacct or a comparable enterprise accounting software tool.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including internal controls. Technical accounting skills preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize. Highly detail oriented and organized in work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results. Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager. Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Experience with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred but not required.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
ACA/ACCA qualified or Qualified by Experience preferred but not required.
AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENT:
Flexibility in scheduling is essential to ensure effective collaboration and communication with team members across different time zones. Candidates must be available to work designated hours to support US employees and meetings as needed. Standard Office environment with desktop business equipment and frequent telephone/video calls. Hybrid role, 3 days/week working in the office at Whiteley, 2 days working from home. Temporary position estimated to last 6 months.
WORKING CONDITIONS
All conditions, skills and abilities listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is in a standard office environment with desktop business equipment and frequent telephone calls. Noise level is moderate.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee must constantly reach with hands and fingers. Employee must be able to work in close contact with small and large groups. Frequent hearing and talking is required. Extensive keyboard typing is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr
