Finance Manager We are seeking a proactive and experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the General Ledger (GL) and drive financial excellence across the organization. This role combines hands-on financial management, analytical insight, and strategic advisory, ensuring robust controls, compliance, and alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, influencing decision-making and supporting business growth. Key Responsibilities: General Ledger & Financial Reporting * Own the General Ledger (GL), acting as the primary point of contact for GL reports, queries, and audits. * Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting in line with US GAAP standards and internal policies. * Produce regular financial performance analyses, identifying trends, variances, operational drivers, risks, and opportunities. Financial Planning & Analysis * Lead the preparation and presentation of Monthly/Quarterly Outlooks, Weekly Pulses, and Budgets, ensuring alignment with corporate and business objectives. * Provide actionable insights and clear visibility of financial performance to management and operational teams. * Support strategic and operational decisions by integrating financial considerations into business planning. Business Partnership & Advisory * Serve as a trusted advisor on key projects and business decisions, offering financial guidance to optimize profitability and cash flow. * Review and validate bid economics, including terms, technical requirements, manufacturing cycle times, margin analysis, and cash flow implications. * Act as the primary finance contact for Orders-to-Cash (OTC) and commercial matters, collaborating with sales, project management, pricing, controllership, tax, legal, and treasury teams to structure compliant, profitable deals. Process Improvement & Strategic Initiatives * Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives, driving automation, simplification, standardization, and efficiency in finance operations. * Support deployment of strategic business transformations, ensuring finance processes and tools are optimized. Controls & Compliance * Maintain a strong internal control environment, ensuring adherence to SOX controls, internal policies, and relevant regulatory standards. * Foster a culture of accountability, ensuring financial processes support operational excellence and compliance. Engagement Management * Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between internal finance teams, business units, and service centres. * Act as the first escalation point for unresolved issues between the business and functional owners. * Ensure effective coordination with internal service providers, driving alignment with agreed taxonomies and SLAs. Essential Qualifications: * Degree in Finance & Accounting or equivalent; professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) preferred. * Minimum 10 years’ experience in complex finance, controlling, or FP&A roles, with proven expertise in audit, internal control, and financial compliance. * Experience in shared service centres and leading finance teams, demonstrating collaboration and leadership. * Background in matrix environments, preferably within manufacturing, engineering, or consumer goods, ideally in multinational organizations. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, build relationships, and drive change. * Strong analytical skills with a focus on business insight, decision support, and leadership development