Junior Finance Manager

Hilti (Canada) Corporation; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Regional Audit & Compliance Lead in Manchester. The role involves managing audits and compliance protocols across multiple markets, fostering relationships with senior finance leadership, and contributing to strategic goals. Candidates should have a strong finance background, preferably with audit experience, and a commitment to the development of their international career.

Benefits

Genuine career advancement

6% employer pension contributions

Private Health Insurance

Flexible working arrangements

33 days' holiday plus optional purchase of 5 additional days

Qualifications

• Broad finance experience including audit management.
• Experience in internal/external audit or FP&A.
• Geographical flexibility and motivation for an international career.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted business partner in risk identification.
• Develop and manage the audit roadmap for the region.
• Execute independent process audits with insights for leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Continuous learning

Education

Finance-related bachelor’s or master’s degree

CPA or equivalent (ACA, CGMA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA)

Job description

What's the role?

Are you a self-driven and experienced finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a result-oriented, strategic, and proactive candidate to join our dynamic multinational team to lead the Regional Audit & Compliance, reporting directly to the Regional CFO.

Working as part of the regional hub based in Manchester, supporting Northern European countries, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact across multiple markets and enhance your career in a truly global environment.

Being responsible for audit and compliance management, under the direct leadership of the Regional CFO, you will support several market organizations (business entities) and their senior finance leadership team to deliver impactful results and contribute to the long-term Hilti strategy to improve the construction industry.

With a development path outlined for this role outside of the audit function, you'll bring broad finance experience, with a foundation in Audit and a keen interest to develop within the organization.

What does the role involve?

• Act as a trusted business partner in risk identification and process compliance improvements
• Develop and manage the audit roadmap for the region
• Execute independent process audits and provide valuable insights and recommendations to the leadership team of market organizations (business entities)
• Be the voice of the Region in close cooperation with the global corporate audit team to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal controls framework
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of strategic finance projects while ensuring timely delivery, meeting expectations, and maintaining high standards

What you need is:

• Finance-related bachelor’s or master’s degree and/or CPA (or equivalent ACA, CGMA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA)
• Understanding or experience in internal/external audit alongside experience in other finance functions/areas; controlling; finance analyst, FP&A, or accounting
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills
• Ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Excellent communication skills
• A willingness and ability for continuous learning
• Geographical flexibility; motivation to pursue an international career

Who should apply?

We’re more than just a company—we’re a community. At our core, we believe in empowering our employees to succeed both professionally and personally and supporting them every step of the way. Unlock unparalleled growth opportunities within the UK and beyond.

What do we offer?

We really value our people and have developed a reward package that reflects this. Some of our benefits include:

• Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of all leadership roles are filled internally)
• 6% employer pension contributions
• Private Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Company vehicle and fuel card for sales roles
• 33 days' holiday (including Bank Holidays) plus the option to purchase 5 additional days annually
• Paid leave for charitable projects
• Hilti Benefits Box, a reward platform offering a cycle-to-work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and compressed hours
• Employee resource groups focused on gender, mental health, race, disability, LGBTQ+ and sustainability topics
• Trips to locations such as Milan, New York, and our global HQ for high performers across all teams

Our Regional Head Office is located at Circle Square in Central Manchester, near Oxford Rd train station and St Peter's Square tram stop. We offer a hybrid working pattern between the office and home, with flexible options to suit your needs. Feel free to discuss what flexibility means to you during your interview.