Finance Manager

FHLB Des Moines; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology, Inc. seeks a Finance Manager for its Caldicot site in Wales. This pivotal role oversees financial operations, ensures compliance with accounting standards, and supports both manufacturing and R&D activities. Candidates must be qualified accountants and possess strong analytical skill sets. Opportunities for growth and involvement in diverse financial processes await.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main finance contact for the site.
• Oversee daily accounting tasks and financial reporting.
• Support inventory and costing activities.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Cost Analysis

Communication

Excel

Education

CIMA Certification

ICAEW Certification

ACCA Certification

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology, Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values ; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description:

Microchip is looking for a Finance Manager to provide finance support to their manufacturing site in Caldicot, South Wales. Working with the support of the Shared Service Centre and with direct responsibility for an Accountant on site, this role will take responsibility for the day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and supporting the local management team.

Responsibilities will include:

Act as the main finance contact for the Caldicot, South Wales site, supporting both manufacturing and R&D activities.

Oversee daily accounting tasks, including journal entries (payroll, prepayments, accruals, expense allocation, intercompany recharges).

Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and reports to support local ops review and US GAAP close

Check payroll in coordination with HR and the payroll team in Winnersh, Reading.

Complete VAT returns and support tax computations/returns with the UK tax team.

Help with statutory accounts and audit requirements.

Support inventory and costing activities with the US-based team.

Lead opex forecasting and variance analysis for the site.

Manage R&D grant claims and related accounting, including reconciliation and reporting.

Document and improve finance processes where possible.

Manage a direct report: supervise and support the locally based Accountant in their daily work and development.

Liaise with the finance team in Winnersh, Reading office and other company sites as needed (occasional travel may be required).

Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support to site management.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Must be a qualified accountant – CIMA, ICAEW or ACCA

Familiarity with accounting processes and current accounting standards

Good knowledge of Microsoft office packages including a high level of Excel knowledge.

Willing to be flexible to changes in processes as integration of systems continues.

Willingness to travel to Winnersh, Reading on occasion to meet with other finance personnel.

Special Requirements

Some US GAAP experience an advantage

Experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment is helpful.

Experience managing or mentoring others an advantage

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology, Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values ; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description:

Microchip is looking for a Finance Manager to provide finance support to their manufacturing site in Caldicot, South Wales. Working with the support of the Shared Service Centre and with direct responsibility for an Accountant on site, this role will take responsibility for the day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and supporting the local management team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Act as the main finance contact for the Caldicot, South Wales site, supporting both manufacturing and R&D activities.

• Oversee daily accounting tasks, including journal entries (payroll, prepayments, accruals, expense allocation, intercompany recharges).

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and reports to support local ops review and US GAAP close

• Check payroll in coordination with HR and the payroll team in Winnersh, Reading.

• Complete VAT returns and support tax computations/returns with the UK tax team.

• Help with statutory accounts and audit requirements.

• Support inventory and costing activities with the US-based team.

• Lead opex forecasting and variance analysis for the site.

• Manage R&D grant claims and related accounting, including reconciliation and reporting.

• Document and improve finance processes where possible.

• Manage a direct report: supervise and support the locally based Accountant in their daily work and development.

• Liaise with the finance team in Winnersh, Reading office and other company sites as needed (occasional travel may be required).

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support to site management.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be a qualified accountant – CIMA, ICAEW or ACCA

• Familiarity with accounting processes and current accounting standards

• Good knowledge of Microsoft office packages including a high level of Excel knowledge.

• Willing to be flexible to changes in processes as integration of systems continues.

• Willingness to travel to Winnersh, Reading on occasion to meet with other finance personnel.

• Excellent communication skills.

Special Requirements

• Some US GAAP experience an advantage

• Experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment is helpful.

• Experience managing or mentoring others an advantage

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

About Us

At Microchip, employees are our greatest strength. As one of the top performing semiconductor companies in the world, we are led by a set of guiding values and a mission to become the very best embedded control solutions company ever. We work tirelessly to create a company culture that highlights how important every employee is to our mission.