Finance Manager International Trade

Finance Manager

Nr Southampton (hybrid)

I am recruiting for a Finance Manager within this International Business Services / Consulting client.

Ideally you will possess customs and/or International Trade experience.

The ideal candidate must have strong accounting skills, commercial experience with the ability to work cross functional throughout the organisation.

Supporting the Senior Group Finance Controller. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow within a dynamic and international company.

A fast-paced environment in a growing company with excellent opportunities for the right individual to be able to develop and support a team.

?Financial Reporting & Control

• Ensuring compliance with all corporate governance requirements and maintain an adequate level of internal control.
• Define accounting processes, actively seek, recommend, and implement improvements.
• Managing the finance team day-to-day, providing leadership and coaching, overseeing their development through regular appraisals and objective settings.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders.

Management Reporting

• Ownership of the monthly ledger close process.
• Preparation of management accounts including month end journals and balance sheet reconciliations for group reporting.
• Support the production of periodic forecasts, annual budgets & long-range plans working with the Senior Group Financial Controller.
• Assist with the production of materials for Board meetings and senior management team presentations.
• Management of the purchase ledger and banking function.
• Overseeing the management of the small transational teams.
• Responsibility for the management and maintenance of the group ledger, including all aspects of master data in SAGE.
• Review and prepare the payment run on a fortnightly basis.
• Manage and execute payroll and all payroll related HMRC requirements in conjunction with the Senior Group Financial Controller.
• Preparation and submission of Quarterly VAT returns. Supporting with ad hoc requirements as necessary.

?Essential Skills, knowledge and experience:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Sage/NetSuite experience preferred
• Strong quantitative, problem-solving and communications skills are required.
• Supply Chain / Logistics / Customs / International Trade experience
• Ability to set priorities, multi-task, meet critical deadlines and pay attention to detail.
• Highly organized and motivated self-starter with good interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in building and managing a team.

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