*NO AGENCIES PLEASE *Hybrid role, minimum 3 days per week office-based in Harwell, Oxfordshire Job Details : To direct, manage and deliver the business objectives through the Finance function to enable business strategic targets are achieved. To have overall responsibility for Ensuring robust financial controls, reporting & analysis are in place across all financial areas of debt collection, cost control, stock management, cashflow and currency management. To ensure financial system accurately records & reports business performance Running the business finance function and driving initiatives that will continue to improve business performance and introduce efficiencies. To deputise for the Finance Director when appropriate Day to Day Responsibilities : Management & motivation of a small, dedicated Finance team Preparation of local monthly financial & management accounts including reporting & analysis on staff & operating costs vs budget plans and YoY analysis. Ownership of submission of European business results into Group Consolidation. Robust & accurate Balance Sheet management & controls including stock valuations. Lead on annual external Audit, including support for corporate tax reporting across all European regions. Lead on local corporate tax reporting alongside support to Group tax reporting including local/Global transfer price compliance Ensure that all company statutory, regulatory & Legal requirements are satisfied across multiple country jurisdictions. Run & manage in conjunction with HR function accurate monthly payroll & pension payments including all appropriate HRMC & pension reporting & disclosure requirements are fulfilled. Provide support in building annual budget plans. Manage multi-currency Treasury function ensuring timely processing of payments, income & credits Ensure up-to-date customer debt reporting including reconciliation and monitoring of ecommerce payment platforms to Sales. Working with customer service to solve any outstanding reconciliation issues. Manage & control Ecommerce payment portals Responsible for VAT submissions and control process across UK & Europe Key business owner of all European financial elements of the SAP S4 HANA IT system driving continuous improvement & effectiveness of system. Finance lead for any business change initiatives requiring any finance reporting system changes. Work with US Finance counterparts to ensure clean & transparent inter-company process Optimise credit risk levels to minimize risk and maximize sales, adhere to process and work closely with sales. Manage all company insurance products Work alongside the HR Manager to deliver all Finance recruitment, training and development and performance management initiatives Finance lead for business and cross functional projects to achieve objectives and work within budget Carry out any other appropriate tasks as designated by the Finance Director Form a close working relationship with company management team to ensure good understanding of business and support business initiatives About You : 5 years qualified member of accountancy body (ACMA, ACCA, ACA) Degree or equivalent 4 years SME financial controller or equivalent experience ideally within an international SME Experience of strong rapid growth within SME Preferred omni-channel experience of both Wholesale and direct to consumer International ideally US and Europe Finance Team leadership High level of financial technical competence including budget preparation, cross border transactions including national and international VAT and income taxes Use of analytics to support business decisions Corporate Governance – statutory deadlines, VAT, accounts filing Knowledge of SAP desirable including Finance system improvements Compliance focus Process improvement & change management Commercially astute Pragmatic leadership Excellent people management skills Confident Decision making Problem-solving & Change Management Analytical and data reporting Articulate, strong communication Interpersonal Organisation, planning, time management and prioritisation Teamwork Presentation Customer Service IT Literacy including MS Office especially Excel Self-motivated Willing & able to get involved & `rolling sleeves` up to help solve issues within the team Flexible Innovative Consensus builder Passion for product Personal drive Results orientated Willingness to travel occasionally Integrity and strong business ethics Values : Our values are ingrained in everything we do at Ariat and we believe this is what drives our success as individuals, as teams and, overall, as a Company. Innovation - Be bold and adventurous and try new things. Constantly challenge how you can create change for the better. Learn from the past and don’t let it limit you. Integrity - Do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do. Say what you mean and do what you say. Build trust through consistency, dependability and honesty. Quality - All work matters. Be proud of your work and strive to have it reflect your best and the best of Ariat. Respect - Communicate openly, directly and constructively. Recognise different perspectives and listen with an open mind. Be thoughtful in how you show up and interact with others. Teamwork - Create fun and joy and contribute to the Ariat family spirit. Focus on people’s strengths. Learn from others and share your own knowledge and experience. Ask for help when you need it and offer to help when others may need it. Benefits : Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Critical Illness Cover Employee Assistance Programme Health & Wellbeing Points Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Company Bonus Scheme Employee Purchase Scheme Employee Referral Programme Birthday day off Holiday Purchase Scheme Bring your dog to work scheme Employee Volunteering policy Working from a different location policy Free onsite Parking including 2 electric charging points