Head of Finance UK& Ireland

Swarovski; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crystal company in Greater London seeks a Head of Finance to oversee the financial operations for the UK and Ireland. This role involves managing accounting, financial reporting, and IT functions, while ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience, relevant financial qualifications, and strong analytical skills. The company offers a competitive bonus scheme, private healthcare, a company car, and annual leave, including a significant product discount.

Benefits

Competitive bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Company car

33 days annual leave

60% product discount

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a similar role, ideally within a matrix organisation.
• Experience in retail business would be considered an advantage.
• Strong focus on accuracy and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, financial reporting & IT functions.
• Manage treasury operations and present financial results.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team development

Education

CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

About the job

As the Head of Finance, reporting to the General Manager UK & Ireland, you will oversee the Accounting, Financial Reporting & IT function of the market cluster organisation consisting of the – UK and Ireland and will be responsible for ensuring that all accounting and financial reporting and IT deliverables are completed. Your main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to :

• Providing sound financial support and insights following controlling analysis to enable the leadership team and GM to make critical business decisions.
• Managing treasury operations including cash flow management definitions and decisions and preparing quarterly review with GM to mitigate risk.
• Presenting financial results, following controlling providing P&L and insights to the Board.
• Overseeing RTR, RTD, Accounts Payable, OTC, Tax, Treasury, FPA and IT functions.
• Facilitating smooth collaboration between the local team members and the GBS Accounting colleagues, to implement changes (e.g. tools, processes, organization) along the employee succession planning, and to cover follow up actions (round tables etc.) based on / in close collaboration with GBS.
• Managing the External Auditor relationship and ensuring the organisation is compliant with accounting standards.
• Managing relationships with stakeholders, such as banks, tax authorities, Corporate Finance, Controlling and Tax, and local entity management (including change management regarding new F&A business model).
• Ensuring that all processes are defined and fully compliant with internal policies (e.g. Delegated Authority Limits("DAL"), with legal regulations (e.g. contracts, Corp Taxes, commercial law, Single Euro Payments Area("SEPA"), and with procurement, in liaison with the Group Accounting and GM.
• Ensuring that local legislative requirements, as well as local insurances procedures, documentations, are kept up to date, and any changes incorporated and approved.

About you

We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following :

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a similar role, ideally within a matrix organisation
• CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong business, commercial and financial acumen; experience in retail business would be considered an advantage.
• Excellent command of MS Office package; knowledge of SAP (or similar ERP System) would be considered an advantage.
• Ability to develop a performing team, and to identify, develop and promote talents.
• Strong analytical skills with focus on accuracy
• Problem solving skills with a clear solution mindset

What we offer

You can expect a range of benefits, including :

• Competitive bonus scheme (non-contractual)
• Private healthcare
• Company car
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• 60% product discount to RRP £4,000 per annum

Masters of Light Since 1895

Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.

Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone / everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.