Regional Finance Manager

Michael Page (UK); Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transport industry is looking for a Regional Finance Manager to manage UK and European teams. The role includes overseeing financial reporting, month-end processes, and liaising with external auditors. A qualified accountant with at least five years of management experience is required to support the company's growth and expansion plans.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Comprehensive pension scheme

Company car

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in a finance management role, preferably in a multinational.
• Knowledge of local and international accounting standards.
• Experience of leadership and team management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the UK and European team, finance and non-finance members.
• Run month-end account processes and prepare management accounts.
• Lead in all taxation matters, prepare yearly submissions for HMRC.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision making

Leadership

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Newly created role for a relocating business
• Exciting opportunity to put your stamp on the business

About Our Client

My client is a global medium size distribution and aftermarket business supplying into the transport industry. They are a market leader within their field with plans to expand further

Job Description

• Responsible for managing and developing a UK and European team a mix of finance and non finance members
• Manage the reporting of company financial position whether through internal management accounts, group reporting or statutory accounts; all within defined timescales.
• Run month end account processes and prepare management accounts as required.
• Investigate and providing commentary around variance analysis.
• Developing commercial reporting
• Prepare internal weekly/monthly reporting as required and any reporting or analysis as required by Europe
• Responsible for all matters related to Fixed Assets including all reporting, leases, insurance valuation and asset tracking and verification
• Responsible for all aspects the General Ledger including balancing of control accounts
• Lead in all taxation matters, seeking support and advice as required.
• Prepare/Assist yearly submissions for HMRC as required e.g. PSA, STBV etc
• Support audits and liaise with external auditors when required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Regional Finance Manager should have:

• Qualified Accountant
• Minimum of five year experience in a finance management role, preferably in a multinational
• Knowledge of local and international accounting standards
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Experience of leadership and team management
• Strong systems skills including ERP system exposure
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of the automotive industry

What's on Offer

• £70,000 - £80,000
• Bonus scheme
• Comprehensive pension scheme to support long-term savings.
• Company car