Finance Manager, EMEA

Tower Cold Chain; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A cold chain technologies company is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial processes critical to the Controllership group. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 5-8 years of experience. The successful candidate will lead a team of accountants and collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. The position offers a competitive salary and bonuses along with benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 5-8 years relevant experience in accounting.
• Extensive use of keyboard and communication.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and accurate period end financial reporting.
• Assist with budget/forecast of OpEx & COGS expenditures.
• Develop consistent procedures to improve account reconciliations.

Skills

Knowledge of UK GAAP

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Experience using Epicor or similar ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Tower Cold Chain, as a Cold Chain Technologies company, supports the global pharmaceutical and life science industries delivering lifesaving temperature controlled shipments. Our uniquely innovative containers maintain the cold chain, preventing shipments being spoiled or delayed, and delivering temperature sensitive products to patients on time and to help save lives.

We have experienced significant growth and are looking for new team members to help us continue that growth.

The Finance Manager, EMEA will oversee multiple core processes critical to the Controllership group including the accounting for fixed assets, accruals and expenses, cash, intercompany eliminations and preparation of the Company’s annual financial statements.

Managing 2 senior accountants (or equivalent roles), the position will report to the International Controller and will be closely partnered with leaders of the Finance, IT, Human Resources, Manufacturing/Operations and Engineering functions.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for timely and accurate period end financial reporting, included but not limited to: balance sheet reconciliations with proper supporting documentation
• Partner with the Operations Finance team to ensure timing of accruals are accounted for accurately
• Assist the Corporate Controller to develop and maintain a sustainable processes for all future leases accounting post-adoption
• Assist the International Controller with the budget/forecast of OpEx & COGS expenditures for the EMEA region; review and analyze variances in actual amounts compared to budget/forecast
• Develop robust and consistent procedures to improve account reconciliations across the Finance organization and regularly review key reconciliations across designated areas of responsibility
• Support International Controller on ensuring full compliance with statutory reporting filings, audits, and any local tax filings and regulations.
• Partner with the International Finance Controller to develop robust processes around the review, elimination, and cash settlement of intercompany transactions periodically
• Frequent interaction and report-outs to key stakeholders in Management including the Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Controller, Senior Director Global Supply Chain, Director of Operations Finance, Director of FP&A, VP of Human Resources and Director of IT
• Manage staff in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and guiding professional development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems. Approves actions on human resources matters

Special Requirements (License, Permit, Certification, Physical Limitations, etc…)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and 5-8 years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Extensive use of keyboard requiring repetitive motion of fingers.
• Extensive use of telephone and face-to-face communication requiring accurate perception of speech.
• Regular sitting for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional travel.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of UK GAAP, U.S. GAAP/IFRS knowledge helpful.
• Experience using Epicor or similar global ERP.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite of products required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
• Ability to understand how work impacts broader organization strategic priorities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients

Competencies:

• Ability to uphold, model and teach company core values and ethical conduct.
• Proven ability to work in a smaller, fast-paced, team based, entrepreneurial environment.
• Focuses on results and finds ways to move projects forward.
• Interacts effectively with all levels and functions to achieve goals.
• Strives to develop skills and knowledge and to collaborate with peers.
• Maintains a positive attitude and remains flexible in seeking results.
• Negotiates realistic commitments and keeps others informed on progress and obstacles in achieving them.

Please note that we are not able to sponsor employment visas at this time, and therefore can only accept applications from people who have employment rights in the UK.

Tower Cold Chain is committed to Equal Opportunities in employment and service delivery. The policies and practices of the Company aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people.

We offer £Competitive + Bonus, Benefits and flexible working