Finance Manager, UKICI

Vistra; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business services firm is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team in Bristol, UK. The successful candidate will handle financial reporting and controls, working closely with the Ireland Financial Controller. This role requires strong analytical abilities and knowledge of local GAAP. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and a competitive pension plan.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Pension: 3% employee and 8% employer

Life Assurance 4x Salary

Group income protection

Season ticket loan

Ride to work scheme

A day’s birthday leave

Ability to buy up to one week’s annual leave per year

Qualifications

• Able to work with limited supervision and make decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of working in a financial services or professional services organization.

Responsibilities

• Control and report OPEX, CoS, and staff costs for UK, Ireland, and Channel Islands.
• Coordinate month-end close for Ireland and ensure compliance with local financial rules.
• Drive efficiencies across UKICI finance and lead ERP system improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP

ERP systems experience (SAP/S4HANA)

Multinational experience

Education

Qualified accountant (ICAEW/CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

SAP/S4HANA

Job description

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It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as UKICI – Finance Manager, reporting to the Ireland Financial Controller, this full-time and permanent position is based in Bristol, U.K and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Finance Department and its growth.

Scope

50% Regional Finance Manager role covering operational expenditure (OPEX), cost of sale (CoS) and staff cost reporting for the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands (UKICI).

50% Ireland Finance Manager role supporting the Ireland Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Regional Finance Manager role:
• OPEX, CoS, and staff costs control and reporting across the P&L and balance sheet, ensuring recognition of cost in adherence with local GAAP/IFRS accounting and Vistra chart of accounts for UKICI
• Onshore point of contact and partner to Vistra GSC R2R team based in India and Commercial Finance Business Partners for all cost related control matters
• Trade creditors, accruals and prepayments reporting and control, with reporting line into country Financial Controllers to highlight key risks and observations
• Primary point of contact for the external auditors for cost of sale and operational expenses testing, including related balance sheet accounts, covering UKICI
• Support UKICI Financial Controllers in the coordination and completion of all statutory audits
• Ireland Finance Manager role:
• Work with the Ireland Financial Controller to coordinate the month end close for Ireland, including approval of manual journals, process oversight, financial analysis and delivery of quality reporting
• Ensure compliance with local rules and regulations assigned to Finance including taxes, regulatory and Vistra Group reporting requirements
• Assist with financial activities including working capital management, board reporting, internal control oversight, Vistra Group and GSC team queries etc
• Support the Ireland Financial Controller in the coordination and completion of the Ireland statutory audits
• General:
• Drive efficiencies and a continuous improvement culture across UKICI finance, leading from the front with new ERP system (SAP/S4HANA)
• Support the Regional Financial Controller and Country Financial Controllers to drive the direct and indirect cost reporting transformation agenda for the UKICI business, leveraging GSC capacity/capability
• Undertake any other ad-hoc projects and BAU tasks as assigned

Attributes/Technical Skills

• Able to work with limited supervision, to make decisions, work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• IFRS and local GAAP knowledge
• Qualified accountant e.g. ICAEW/CIMA/ACCA
• Experience of ERP systems advantageous (ideally SAP/S4HANA)
• Multinational experience advantageous
• Experience of working within a financial services or professional services organisation is desirable at the Finance Manager level

Company Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum
• Private medical insurance cover
• Health cash plan
• Pension: 3% employee and 8% employer
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• Group income protection
• Season ticket loan
• Ride to work scheme
• A day’s birthday leave
• Ability to buy up to one week’s annual leave per year

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!