Finance Manager

Our client is looking for a skilled Finance Manager who will play a vital role in leading finance integration activities within the business. This includes finance integration, planning analysis, reporting and governance.
This role will be responsible for implementing and managing the finance integration process and requirements. Preparing, developing, and analysing financial information, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to support informed decision-making by the management team. This position requires a thorough understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
P&L management:

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Monitor cash flow and identify any irregularities

Financial reporting:

• Ownership of financial reporting to parent company and business unit financial planning
• Ensure all Regional & Group reporting requirements are completed on a timely basis with quality
• Ensure actions are taken to achieve deadlines for the different reporting requirements within ANZ
• Ensure the accuracy of the monthly closing financials and timely submission of monthly closing report & commentary

Financial planning and analysis:

• Analyse and interpret financial data to provide insights into business performance
• Collaborate with other departments to develop and monitor budgets.
• Lead annual budget process and quarterly rolling forecast, ensure timeliness and quality

Financial integration:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand integration requirements
• Implement best practices to ensure consistency in financial operations
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with integration
• Provide training and support to end-users

Taxation:

• Local liaison/contact point with local Group approved legal advisors
• Ensure full and timely compliance and filing of all local tax reporting

Audit and statutory accounts:

• Ensure compliance with local statutory and regulatory practices.
• Be the focal contact point for all the external/internal audit related queries and requirement
• Review all commercial contracts to assess need for Group or external legal counsel review

Cash, Treasury and Risk management:

• Implement internal controls to safeguard company risk.
• Local liaison/point of contact with local bankers
• Handle all local insurance related matters including group submissions.

Continuous process improvement:

• Facilitate communication across functions to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Professional accountancy qualification (CAP, CMA or equivalent)
• Relevant experience in a services/manufacturing industry
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles.
• In-depth knowledge of financial analysis, risk management, and legal compliance.
• Ability to deliver exceptionally strong output even under time-pressure; and attention to detail.
• Strong track record in project management, successfully overseeing complex integration projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership and change management skills.
• Exceptional proficiency in MS Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Apply now to be considered for this position.