Assistant Finance Manager

Our client is a growing, international business with an impressive track record and an exciting strategy. Offering hybrid working and a fantastic team culture, this company is an attractive proposition and a great place to work. 

The Assistant Finance Manager will work closely with the Group Finance Manager, assisting them in the delivery of the department’s responsibilities. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Group’s Consolidation activities including:
  • Develop and implement monthly reporting packs
  • Develop and implement the month end close calendar to maximise the efficiency of the close process and monitor compliance with deadlines
  • Owner of Consolidation Policy; Procedure; and required Work Instructions
  • Preparation of monthly consolidation in compliance with IFRS
  • Preparation of “Full Profit & Loss Account”, “Balance Sheet” and “Cash Flow” internal reports and supporting analysis to support the FP&A team in their preparation of Board Reporting
  • Preparation and development of monthly Capex Reporting
  • Ensure monthly reconciliation of the Management Accounts with the GL
• Manage the Group’s Intercompany Activities including:
  • Develop and implement the intercompany matrix and associated monthly confirmation process
  • Owner of Intercompany Policy; Procedures; and required Work Instructions
  • Co-ordination of / Oversight of monthly confirmation process
  • Source of guidance for resolution of disputes between parties
  • Ultimately responsible for ensuring group-wide consolidation and reconciliation of inter-company balances and elimination of differences
  • Develop the process and controls for Unbilled Inter-company
• Manage the Group Corporate Cost Management process
  • Owner of Global Corporate Cost recharge policy; procedure and required work instructions
  • Oversee monthly reporting for Corporate costs
  • Oversee and support in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts
• Manage the Group’s Discontinued Operations:
  • Responsible for the day-to-day accounting transactions within each ledger including timely monthly close
  • Close liaison with operational sites for the (reduced) activity being recorded through the ledgers
  • Responsible for coordinating and delivering the statutory financial statements and bringing the compliance matters up to date
• Line manager responsibility for the Group Accountant providing support and development as required
• Help drive a consistent global approach to the use and reporting of the ERP System
• Be a strong mentor to develop both finance and non-finance colleagues
• Perform any other delegated responsibilities as instructed by Line Management within the timeframe specified to meet business requirements
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, and lead by example to ensure company goals are achieved and exceeded

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Qualified accountant
• Proven track record within a Group Finance Team - ideally within a complex environment on a global scale
• Ideally prior experience of the Oil & Gas sector or similar industry
• Ideally experience within private equity
• Solid understanding of accounting standards – in particular, dealing with consolidation and business combination accounting entries in a multi-currency environment
• Good experience of managing auditors and advisors
• Proven background in maintaining strong financial processes, risk and governance
• Confident; driven; and ambitious - but a down to earth individual
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Excellent ERP experience
• Strong MS Office skills

 

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