My client is seeking a proactive and strategic Finance Manager to lead their Treasury, Tax, and Enterprise Risk Management functions. This is a pivotal role within our finance team, where you’ll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive our tax strategy, treasury policy, and risk management processes.
Key Responsibilities
Taxation
*Formulate and implement the Group’s tax strategy.
*Oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns, VAT, PAYE, NIC, and corporation tax for all subsidiaries.
*Liaise with international tax authorities, tax consultants, and auditors, ensuring timely compliance across jurisdictions (UK, Japan, Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, France).
*Manage Patent Box and R&D Tax Credit regimes and maintain audit-compliant records.
*Direct the Group’s transfer pricing policy and recommend transfer prices for new products.
Treasury
*Manage the Group’s Treasury policy, maintaining optimal cash flow, banking relationships, and currency policies.
*Ensure compliance with treasury policies for deposit accounts and currency management.
Enterprise Risk Management
*Lead the Enterprise Risk Management process, business partnering with risk owners and integrating new companies.
*Maintain operational risk registers, providing regular updates to the risk management framework.
Other Responsibilities
*Uphold and promote their policies on Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Quality, and Environment.
*Assist the CFO on ad hoc projects and provide high-level financial insights.
Key Skills & Experience
Essential
*Financial accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, with expertise in FRS 102 or IFRS.
*Experience preparing and reviewing tax computations, tax returns, and deferred taxation.
*Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
*Proven ability to deliver timely and accurate financial information and year-end accounts.
*Ability to influence others and manage stakeholder relationships.
Competencies
*Balances Stakeholders: Manage the needs of diverse stakeholders effectively.
*Optimises Work Processes: Strive for continuous improvement in financial processes.
*Ensures Accountability: Hold self and others to high standards.
*Collaborates: Build strong partnerships within and outside the team.
*Plans and Aligns: Align work with organisational goals.
*Communicates Effectively: Deliver clear and tailored communications.