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Senior Finance Manager
Date: 17 Jan 2025 Location: London MISSION Reporting directly into the UK & Ireland Group Financial Controller, the Senior Finance Manager UK&I will ensure the accurate and efficient management and financial accounting, reporting and controls of the Shiseido Group UK&I operations. The Senior Finance Manager will work with the Group FC to develop appropriate financial and business controls in line with Shiseido EMEA and Japan HQ requirements. You will play a key role in month end close and will be expected to actively seek opportunities to standardize and streamline existing processes as well as taking a leading role in managing external and internal audits. ORGANISATION Reports to UK & Ireland Group Financial Controller Manage Financial Reporting Team of three Job Location: Hybrid working with offices based in London Covent Garden Contract type: Permanent MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the overall internal audit J-SOX process, external audits, compliance with relevant standards and rules within tax, VAT and transfer pricing. Ensure business compliance by maintaining regular contact with HMRC for both direct, indirect taxation alongside many other monthly submissions to the local authority. Be the main point of contact with external auditors whereby strong technical knowledge on IFRS and UK GAAP will be required. Manage the end-to-end process of internal group reporting, tax roll forward schedule and external audit for UK and subsidiaries. Manage a whole Trial Balance and build-up of the statutory set of financial statement to be reviewed by Group FC. Manage the Financial Reporting Team of three, ensuring that month end group timelines are met effectively, efficiently and accurately. Define the month end close process and timetables and set targets for ongoing improvements and efficiencies. Responsible for balance sheet reconciliation reviews, monitor and oversee high risk balances. Monitor cash flows including regular reviews of all bank accounts. Oversee and improve all financial aspects and implement strong systems, processes, and controls to commercialise and professionalise the business. Streamline, automate and continuously improve controls and accounting processes. Work with Commercial Finance and Financial Reporting Team to ensure delivery of accurate accounting and reporting of brand financials including parameters for journals, balance sheet reconciliations and other control checks. Own the regular forecast process for balance sheet. Provide clear direction, set expectations and manage priorities to ensure team members meet individual and group objectives. Conduct regular one-to-one meetings to provide feedback, address challenges and track progress towards goals. Coach and motivate the team to drive an integrated performance culture across the Finance team. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment that encourages open communication and problem solving. Share experience and best practice with EMEA Finance teams and lead regional initiatives. PROFILE Qualified accountant (ACMA, ACCA, ACA) Experience of managing an audit process & liaising with auditors Good working knowledge of all UK tax regimes and experience of dealing with HMRC Recent exposure to IFRS and accounting standards Extensive understanding of how financial control environments operate and how they can be improved. Proven experience of managing the financial and accounting implications of complex arrangements SAP S4 Experience preferable Ability to influence, and negotiate with, internal and external partners, across various cultures in order to achieve company goals. Strong leadership skills: proven ability to coach & develop a team Alignment with the group’s «Trust8» working principles: Think Big, Take Risks, Hands on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success
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Date: 17 Jan 2025 Location: London MISSION Reporting directly into the UK & Ireland Group Financial Controller, the Senior Finance Manager UK&I will ensure the accurate and efficient management and financial accounting, reporting and controls of the Shiseido Group UK&I operations. The Senior Finance Manager will work with the Group FC to develop appropriate financial and business controls in line with Shiseido EMEA and Japan HQ requirements. You will play a key role in month end close and will be expected to actively seek opportunities to standardize and streamline existing processes as well as taking a leading role in managing external and internal audits. ORGANISATION Reports to UK & Ireland Group Financial Controller Manage Financial Reporting Team of three Job Location: Hybrid working with offices based in London Covent Garden Contract type: Permanent MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the overall internal audit J-SOX process, external audits, compliance with relevant standards and rules within tax, VAT and transfer pricing. Ensure business compliance by maintaining regular contact with HMRC for both direct, indirect taxation alongside many other monthly submissions to the local authority. Be the main point of contact with external auditors whereby strong technical knowledge on IFRS and UK GAAP will be required. Manage the end-to-end process of internal group reporting, tax roll forward schedule and external audit for UK and subsidiaries. Manage a whole Trial Balance and build-up of the statutory set of financial statement to be reviewed by Group FC. Manage the Financial Reporting Team of three, ensuring that month end group timelines are met effectively, efficiently and accurately. Define the month end close process and timetables and set targets for ongoing improvements and efficiencies. Responsible for balance sheet reconciliation reviews, monitor and oversee high risk balances. Monitor cash flows including regular reviews of all bank accounts. Oversee and improve all financial aspects and implement strong systems, processes, and controls to commercialise and professionalise the business. Streamline, automate and continuously improve controls and accounting processes. Work with Commercial Finance and Financial Reporting Team to ensure delivery of accurate accounting and reporting of brand financials including parameters for journals, balance sheet reconciliations and other control checks. Own the regular forecast process for balance sheet. Provide clear direction, set expectations and manage priorities to ensure team members meet individual and group objectives. Conduct regular one-to-one meetings to provide feedback, address challenges and track progress towards goals. Coach and motivate the team to drive an integrated performance culture across the Finance team. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment that encourages open communication and problem solving. Share experience and best practice with EMEA Finance teams and lead regional initiatives. PROFILE Qualified accountant (ACMA, ACCA, ACA) Experience of managing an audit process & liaising with auditors Good working knowledge of all UK tax regimes and experience of dealing with HMRC Recent exposure to IFRS and accounting standards Extensive understanding of how financial control environments operate and how they can be improved. Proven experience of managing the financial and accounting implications of complex arrangements SAP S4 Experience preferable Ability to influence, and negotiate with, internal and external partners, across various cultures in order to achieve company goals. Strong leadership skills: proven ability to coach & develop a team Alignment with the group’s «Trust8» working principles: Think Big, Take Risks, Hands on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success
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