Finance Manager-Europe

HKA Global; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Finance Manager for its Warrington office. The role involves overseeing financial processes, managing a small finance team, and providing insights for the Europe Business. Candidates should be ACA or CIMA qualified with experience in audit or management accounting and possess strong analytical and leadership skills. The position offers growth in a collaborative and inclusive hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with management accounting and audit experience desired.
• Experience in leading a finance team.
• Ability to manage change projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of accurate monthly accounts for the Europe Business.
• Manage the Europe cash flow and provide forecasts.
• Oversee all transactional workflows such as supplier payments and payroll.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

ACA, CIMA qualified or equivalent

Job description

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience.

As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• A strong collaborative culture focused on growing and improving our practice and our team together.
• The opportunity to be a part of a high performing team and be part of driving the future success and development of our global business.
• The ability to work with a leadership team that prides itself providing career development and opportunities through mentoring.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Finance Manager to join our dynamic Europe finance team. This is a pivotal role reporting directly to the Regional Financial Controller for EMEA, based at our UK Corporate Head Office in Warrington.

This position is suited for a qualified accountant with management accounting and audit experience, or someone looking to make their first move out of Audit into a commercially focused finance role. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of financial responsibilities across our European operations, working in a fast-paced, international environment with excellent opportunities for growth and development.

Role Requirements:

• Oversee the production of accurate monthly accounts for the Europe Business.

• Ensure appropriate financial close procedures are in place including account reconciliations, full review of P&L including overheads etc.

• Manage the Europe cash flow and provide regular, accurate forecasts to Group treasury team.

• Oversee all transactional workflows such as supplier payments, credit control and payroll.

• Manage a small team including Management Accountants and Accounts Payable.

• Production of Statutory accounts and liaise with the auditors for the audit of the various European entities.

• Assist with ad hoc projects as required.

Ideally you will possess the following skills and experience:

• ACA, CIMA qualified or equivalent.
• Audit background preferable.
• Experience of leading a finance team including developing key team members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage change projects.
• Analytical mind with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy of output.
• Ability to establish and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of professional services business would be an advantage.

What we offer:

At HKA we recognise that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA.

ED&I at HKA:

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or anyother basis in compliance with local legislation.

Department Finance Locations Warrington, UK Remote status Hybrid

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• Competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits
• Manchester, Bristol, Chester, Guildford, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Milton Keynes, Preston, Reading