Finance Manager

Prysmian Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cabling solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Manager in Eastleigh. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial management, regulatory reporting, and compliance with accounting standards. Strong knowledge of SAP is preferred. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Significant post qualification experience in a similar senior role.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment preferred but not essential.
• Ability to deal with the complexity of an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory accounts for Prysmian UK legal entities.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Management of external financial audits.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Management of balance sheet reconciliation and assets reporting.
• Support in the preparation of the annual investments budget.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of systems

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership abilities

Process driven mindset

Education

Degree educated and professionally qualified accountant

Tools

SAP (FI & CO)

Job description

Who we are:

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation.

Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries.

Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our team in Eastleigh. The role will encompass many aspects of financial management, including regulatory and financial reporting, compliance and the development of internal control policies and procedures. The role is a key liaison point between the group Shared Service Centre based in Milan (HQ) and the external Business Process Outsource team.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparation of the statutory accounts for Prysmian UK legal entities (circa 4 operational companies and 7 dormant companies).
• Ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting - to ensure the accurate and timely group reporting to strict deadlines.
• Management of external financial audits.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS - along with Corporate governance requirements (Italian S262).
• Management of Balance sheet reconciliation, fixed asset ledger and investments process.
• Control and reporting of owned and leased assets ensuring compliance with Group rules.
• Key business partner for the investments process with activities including support and guidance for business cases, project tracking through to asset creations.
• Support in the preparation of the annual investments budget and subsequent monitoring & reporting.
• Developing business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls whilst achieving process simplification.
• Providing technical accounting advice and support

You are the right fit if you have/are:

• Preferably hold previous experience within a manufacturing environment, however not essential.
• Degree educated and professionally qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience in a similar senior role.
• Strong working knowledge of systems will be essential and ideally with SAP (FI & CO) experience.
• Possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proven abilities to lead, motivate and direct a professional team will be essential.
• Ability to deal with the complexity of an international environment is a must; along with an accurate and process driven mind set with the ability to meet strict deadlines. Experience of change management will be beneficial.

What we offer you:

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
• Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance
• Yes Share Scheme - annual enrolment
• Health Care Cash Plan - scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.
• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
• On-line Language Learning Access
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
• Generous sick pay arrangements
• EE Mobile Discounts
• Dell Advantage discounts
• Rewards Portal - discounts on major retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Transition to Retirement Policy
• Vitality scheme
• Free Flu Jab

Our selection process:

1) Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min)

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If you're excited about the role and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment with challenging projects which drive impact for a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply!

Deep dive into Prysmian and check the below insightful links:

• Prysmian | Cables, Energy & Telecom Solutions | Prysmian

• People & Careers of the Group | Prysmian

• What we offer | Prysmian

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Careers @ Prysmian

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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