Finance Transformation and Compliance Lead

Technical Placements; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based near Maidstone is seeking a Finance Compliance and Transformation Lead. The role requires managing finance projects, ensuring SOX compliance, and participating in sustainability reporting. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and relevant professional qualifications. This permanent position offers excellent career prospects and benefits including pension and private medical care.

Benefits

Pension

Private Medical

On-site gym

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in SOX compliance and a proven track record of success.
• Versatile and proactive approach to managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to analyse complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage and contribute to finance projects spanning SOX compliance.
• Ensure compliance with group requirements according to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability analyses to optimize processes.

Skills

SOX compliance

Project management

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Exciting opportunity for a Finance Compliance and Transformation Leadbased at a large manufacturing site near Maidstone, Kent. Monday to Friday 8.30 – 5.30. Permanent contract offering great career prospects and benefits to include Pension, Private Medical, on-site gym and more.

This site is part of a global recycling / packaging manufacturinggroup.We are looking for a versatile and proactive finance transformation and compliance lead to support a broad range of finance-related projects within the two sitein the UK. While a strong foundation in SOX compliance is essential, this role also offers the opportunity to contribute to sustainability reporting and other strategic finance initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional and cross business area teams to drive successful project delivery that supports regulatory compliance, financial integrity, and sustainability goals.

Finance Compliance and Transformation Lead actions:

• Manage and contribute to a variety of finance projects spanning SOX compliance, sustainability reporting, and other finance transformation initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with group requirements according to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) by defined deadlines.
• Advising Financial Controllers on improvement potentials regarding SOX and potential cost implications.
• Harmonizing controls and processes across the two sites and accompanying change processes.
• Conducting risk and vulnerability analyses, including deriving measures for process optimization and introducing new processes and initiatives.
• Assist in developing and enhancing sustainability reporting auditability.
• Collaborating with sustainability, and business stakeholders to ensure projects align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Stay up to date with changes in SOX regulations, sustainability reporting standards, and other relevant frameworks.
• Development and automation of financial reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

– Strong foundation in SOX compliance and a proven track record of success
– Versatile and proactive approach to managing multiple projects and priorities
– Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
– Ability to analyse complex financial data and provide actionable insights
– Proficiency in risk assessment and vulnerability analysis
– Knowledge of sustainability reporting standards and best practices
– Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and automation
– Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Full Job Description available on request.

This is a great opportunity to join the technical team of a company at the forefront of its industry.