Halecroft Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to provide strategic financial expertise, drive robust financial governance, and support decision-making across our clients UK operations. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a professional finance team during a period of growth and system transformation.
Role & Responsibilities
Support the Finance Director, Director of Financial Controlling, Business Controlling team, UK Business Teams, and Core team with high-quality financial insight to enable informed decision-making.
Direct UK financial operations across all legal entities within the region.
Ensure legal, insurance, and purchasing activities within the UK are appropriate for both ongoing operations and growth projects.
Lead internal and external audits, as well as risk management requirements within the UK region.
Play a key role in the transition from legacy financial systems to SAP S/4HANA.
Oversee financial systems currently operating on SAGE, including evaluating potential future integration into SAP S/4HANA.
Develop, manage, and empower a professional UK-based finance team, ensuring the right competencies and expertise are in place.
Experience & Qualifications Required
Master’s degree in accounting and/or Finance.
Professional qualification with ongoing CPD (ACCA / CIMA).
Minimum 10 years’ experience in a broad financial management role, ideally within manufacturing, chemical, or technical/logistics services, in an international environment.
Experience working within a holding or matrix organisation is preferred.
People management experience is desirable.
Strong experience in tax management and legal/financial compliance matters.
Technical Knowledge
IFRS and UK GAAP.
Strong working knowledge of SAGE (essential).
Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA is an advantage.
BEPS.
Excellent understanding of statutory and tax accounting, regulatory reporting, treasury management, foreign exchange, and corporate governance.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Attractive pension scheme
Death in service insurance
25 days’ annual leave plus statutory holidays
Annual performance bonus scheme
Paid training, including study and exam leave
Long service rewards, including increased annual leave
Wellness programme
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Free parking