UK Finance Director, Finance

Hexagon AB; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a dynamic individual to lead its UK finance team. This pivotal role involves shaping financial strategy and influencing key business decisions. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience leading large finance teams and a strong focus on business partnering and accuracy. This position offers an exciting opportunity to drive growth across the region.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a proven track record.
• Experience in large organizations managing finance teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of UK financial reporting.
• Analyze UK business performance for leadership.
• Ensure compliance with local financial regulations.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Experience of leading finance teams

Business partnering and commercial analysis

High degree of accuracy

Strong communication skills

Good Excel knowledge

Job description

We’re looking for a dynamic leader to head up our UK finance team. In this pivotal role, you’ll shape financial strategy, influence business decisions, and work closely with the EMEA North Finance Director to drive growth and success across the region.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure the UK finance team prepare accurate and timely reporting of the UK entities to meet Hexagon’s monthly deadlines.
• Review and analyse the performance of the UK businesses and provide this detailed analysis to the EMEA North Finance Director on a timely basis including during quarterly presentations.
• Ensure all local UK reporting including annual financial statements and tax reporting are completed within the UK deadlines.
• Work closely with the commercial teams to prepare regular business forecasts to meet Hexagon’s deadlines andassist them on commercial deals and strategy as required to maximise orders and shipments.
• Work with legal as needed on compliance and contractual negotiations.
• Prepare operational efficiency and cost saving proposals.
• Work with the finance teams across EMEA North and beyond to share best practices and improve processes.
• Production of ad-hoc reports / analysis as requested.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant.
• Experience of leading finance teams in large organisations.
• Experience of business partnering and commercial analysis.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet tight month and year end deadlines
• Strong communication skills to be able to establish effective working relationships with finance and commercial teams around the world.
• Good Excel knowledge (e.g. lookups, pivot tables)
• Knowledge of IFRS would be advantageous.

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Hexagon is a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping urban and production ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division provides solutions that utilise data from design and engineering, production and metrology to make manufacturing smarter.