Senior Finance Manager - Global Operations

TN United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee the European Operations Finance Analysts. The role involves financial reporting, policy application, and strategic support to the Finance Director. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a recognized accounting qualification, along with exceptional SAP and Excel capabilities. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence in financial operations.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Operations/Manufacturing accounting.
• Extensive knowledge of inventory accounting with a global perspective.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the European team of Operations Finance Analysts.
• Contribute to financial and performance reporting.
• Support Finance Director in strategic planning and risk mitigation.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (CPA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent)

University degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power Query

PowerBI

PowerAutomate

Job description

Senior Finance Manager - Global Operations, Hemel Hempstead

This role involves managing and supporting the European team of Operations Finance Analysts, reporting directly to the Finance Director - Global Ops.

The successful candidate will contribute to financial and performance reporting, ensure proper application of financial policies, and share expertise to improve policies and processes within Operations. There will be opportunities to participate in the Finance Transformation workstream as part of the Detection Acceleration plan.

The role requires regular communication of management information and support to the Finance Director in strategic planning, risk identification, and mitigation.

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting qualification (CPA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent) and significant experience in Operations/Manufacturing accounting.
• Exceptional SAP skills, including master data and system structure knowledge.
• Proficiency in Excel and M365 tools, with experience handling large datasets using Power Query.
• Strong understanding of Operations processes (Production, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, Warehouse).
• Excellent management and leadership skills, with a collaborative and questioning communication style.
• Extensive knowledge of inventory accounting with a global perspective.
• Proactive, accountable, and reliable attitude.
• Experience with large organizations and consolidations is advantageous.
• University degree and recognised accounting qualification (CPA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Significant post-qualification experience.
• Technical skills in Power Query, PowerBI, PowerAutomate, capable of designing large data models.

Additional Information

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Diversity & Inclusion

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