Finance Manager

Willis Global; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation & holidays

Birthday day

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development

Networking at events

Job summary

Willis Global, based in Miami, seeks a Finance Manager to lead financial reporting, budgeting and analysis for US entities. You will own month-end close, statutory accounts, audits, forecasts and cash flow, collaborating with the Group HQ in the UK.

Travel regionally as needed. The role requires strong leadership, analytics, and excellent communication with non-financial teams to drive business performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive finance management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with statutory accounting including audits and close.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and commercial insight.
• Excellent data interpretation and actionable recommendations.
• Experience communicating with senior leaders and non-financial stakeholders.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, controls and performance management.
• Degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare US statutory accounts and oversee audits.
• Create monthly management accounts and forecasts.
• Develop budgets and financial plans with regional leadership.
• Produce cash flow and working capital reports; manage treasury.
• Ensure financial processes, records and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Finance management

Statutory accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Controls & compliance

Stakeholder comms

Leadership

US work eligibility

CargoWise

Education

Bachelor in Finance/Accounting

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Our client, an award-winning, independent leader in time-critical aerospace logistics are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join their team, to be based in their Miami office.

On Offer:

• Salary between $100k-$125k DOE plus bonus structure focused on exceeding profit targets
• 401k with company match
• Health Insurance, including dental and vision plans
• Paid vacation and holidays and an additional day for your birthday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to grow expertise through ongoing coaching, training and development
• Be a company ambassador at local and global events, providing you with the opportunity develop and grow new and existing customer relationships and secure deals.

Main Purpose of the Finance Manager

Reporting to the Group Financial controller, The Finance Manager will own and manage the integrity and timely provision of financial information to the business and Group HQ in the UK. As a key member of the team, this role will drive a full range of activities including month-end, annual budgeting, operational and business analysis, year-end audit, and ad hoc projects defined by the business. With regular travel in the region.

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager

Statutory Reporting

• Prepare statutory accounts for US entities.
• Oversee audit preparation, visit and successful closure.

Management Accounting

• Create monthly accounts to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts.
• Prepare management report pack for the US senior management team.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.
• Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports.
• Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies.
• Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations.
• Produce flash sales, cash management and working capital reports.

Taxation and Regulation

• Review Corporation tax computations.
• Produce and submit local Tax returns.
• Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation.

Treasury Management

• Keep the cash flow forecast up to date as and when new information presents itself.
• Produce a cash flow forecast on a weekly basis and present it to local management.
• Ensure that the operating businesses have appropriate cash and purchasing controls in place.

Controls and Procedures

• Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities.
• Ensure that all prices are accurately recorded and detailed uniformly to ensure that appropriate margins are being maintained
• To ensure sales analysis can be compared like for like.
• From time to time, re-underline the company’s policies to the operating businesses.

Systems

• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing.
• Seek to use technology where possible to maximise efficiencies.
• Ensure the maintenance and development of supplier relations and actively participate in the negotiation of rates with key suppliers.

Other

• Work with US senior management team to drive employee engagement, lead and inspire team members and advocate team cohesion.

To be Considered for the Finance Manager

• Extensive finance management experience, ideally within a fast-paced international logistics, freight forwarding, or aerospace environment.
• Experience of statutory accounting, including balance sheet management, audit, year-end close and statutory accounts preparation.
• Proven ability to manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, controls, and provide commercial insight to senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Commercially astute with strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with non-financial stakeholders.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to prioritise and perform effectively under pressure in a changing environment.
• Strong knowledge of finance systems and IT; CargoWise experience desirable but not essential.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline, or equivalent experience, with a sound understanding of accounting practices.
• Dynamic, ambitious, and collaborative leader, able to operate effectively at both strategic and day-to-day levels.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.