Financial Reporting Manager

Alstom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Cash Plan

Life Cover & Critical Illness Cover

Contributory Pension Scheme via Aviva

25 Days of Annual Leave with enhanced/

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Electric Vehicle Lease scheme

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Employee Discount Platform

Free Gym Access (Newcastle Office)

Employee Referral Scheme / Employee Re

Company Sick Plan

Job summary

Nomad Digital in the UK is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to join the Global Finance team in Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid).

You will oversee financial and regulatory reporting across group entities and work with the Tax Team to manage VAT and other duties. The role requires 5+ years post-qualification experience, ACA/ACCA or equivalent, and strong ERP knowledge (NetSuite).

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• 3+ years in a senior finance manager role.
• Financial accounting knowledge and ability to apply it.
• Big 4 training preferred but not essential.
• Proficient in MS Office; NetSuite experience beneficial.
• Knowledge of international financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with customers & suppliers (internal & external).
• Data Protection Act awareness and application.
• ACA or ACCA qualification or equivalent.
• Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for financial, tax, compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Review and support integrity of group accounting records and systems.
• Coordinate tax reporting and payments with external advisors.
• Oversee VAT returns and EC sales lists for multiple entities.
• Lead monthly Intrastat reporting and transfer pricing journals.
• Manage external audits and ensure timely delivery of audited accounts.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations across entities.
• Drive FX policy and treasury controls to manage risk.
• Improve working capital management focusing on stock, debtors and cash balances.
• Strengthen internal controls and report to auditors and senior management.

Skills

Financial reporting

Tax & VAT reporting

ERP: NetSuite

ACA/ACCA qualified

Big 4 trained

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA or ACCA

Degree preferred

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

About Nomad Digital

Nomad Digital is the world's leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the railway industry. Founded in 2002, and headquartered in the UK, currently serving more than 80+ global customers - in more than 40 countries - Nomad designs, builds, deploys and manages passenger Wi‑Fi and on‑board passenger infotainment systems. Nomad also provides remote online condition‑based monitoring and maintenance solutions for optimising fleet management, operational performance and improving fuel economy.

Overview

To ensure financial and statutory compliance across all Group entities and branches, drive process and internal control improvements across the Group and support with corporate finance projects. we're looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to join our Global Finance team based in Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid).

Previous Tax and VAT reporting experience is essential for this role.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for financial and tax and compliance and regulatory reporting of the group entities.
• To review and support the accuracy and integrity of the Group’s accounting records and financial systems.
• To work with the Alstom Tax Team and external advisors to regularly manage tax reporting and payments for all entities including income tax and VAT to determined regulatory timeframes.
• To oversee the preparation of submissions for VAT and equivalent sales taxes returns for all entities and branches in a timely and accurate manner.
• To oversee completion of monthly Intrastat reporting and EC sales lists for a portfolio of countries to HMRC and other local tax authorities.
• To oversee the statutory accounts process for all entities and branches, in accordance with the relevant accounting principles and the legislation of the countries in which they operate.
• To be responsible for the material flows across the business to ensure purchases are made in a tax efficient way highlighting any vagaries and suggesting more efficient practices if required.
• To be responsible for the calculation and posting of annual transfer pricing journals across a given set of countries ensuring that all local legislation is adhered to.
• To be responsible for leading on all external audits ensuring accurate information is provided and audited accounts are delivered in accordance with set deadlines.
• To own and enhance the balance sheet reconciliation process across all entities.
• To manage relationships with both internal and external auditors and tax advisers.
• To drive FX policy and Treasury controls to manage risk.
• To enhance working capital management of the Group with specific attention to stock, debtors and cash balances suggesting improvements on an as‑needs basis.
• Drive organizational and entity simplification to support growth in the business.
• Manage the Internal Controls process and action plan implementation.
• Management of the Financial Accountants.
• To perform such other ad hoc responsibilities which may be required from time to time.
• To adhere to the principles of all Nomad Values, Health and Safety guidelines and Ethics practices.

Qualifications & experience

• 5+ years post qualification experience
• 3 + years’ experience in a senior finance manager role
• Financial accounting and relevant technical accounting knowledge and ability to apply to real-life situations
• Preferably trained in a big 4 firm (not essential)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
• Experience with an ERP system (NetSuite an advantage)
• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements and implications in other countries
• Experience of working with customers & suppliers (internal & external)
• Awareness of the provisions of the Data Protection Act and be able to apply these within the organization
• Professional qualification (ACA or ACCA), or equivalent
• Degree preferred

Kay Behavioural Competencies

• Attention to detail with the ability to provide accurate and timely information to a high standard
• Robust and able to challenge when appropriate
• Ability to work well in pressurised situations and think proactively in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to manipulate large volume of data and experience of carrying out detailed analysis of data, especially during the year end and to provide the results that are easily understood to external auditors and senior management
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload, including co‑ordinating with others and ensuring that statutory and other deadlines are met.
• A proactive and diplomatic approach and a commitment to producing high quality work
• Ability to multitask effectively ensuring timelines are met.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders up to and including Senior Executives
• To work as part of a team and independently to deliver a common goal or objective

Benefits

• Health Care Cash Plan.
• Life Cover & Critical Illness Cover.
• Contributory Pension Scheme via Aviva.
• 25 Days of Annual Leave with enhanced leave based on tenure.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Lease scheme
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Employee Discount Platform
• Free Gym Access (Newcastle Office)
• Employee Referral Scheme / Employee Recognition Scheme.
• Company Sick Plan.

Our Commitment

Nomad Digital is committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer, as well as providing equal opportunities in employment and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, race, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs.

We encourage and welcome all job applicants, especially those from diverse backgrounds and ensure everyone is treated equally and without discrimination.

Where possible we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements or appropriate reasonable adjustments on request. To discuss further, please email [e-mail].