Finance Manager - UK

An international business with a South Wales operation is looking to appoint a UK Finance Manager to support their global finance function. This role is pivotal in ensuring a steady day-to-day operation for the wider business, as well as locally. This role offers a competetive salary, which is dependant on experience and salary expectations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports including profit & loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

• Generate weekly financial updates and management reports for US Corporate headquarters.

• Monitor and report manufacturing variances, operational costs, and key performance indicators.

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Perform detailed VAT, stock, and bank reconciliations, investigating discrepancies.

• Manage intercompany transactions between UK and US entities, including consolidations and foreign exchange exposure.

• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards (FRS 102/UK GAAP), VAT, Corporation Tax, payroll, and statutory reporting including Companies House filings.

• Lead audit management, coordinate with external auditors, prepare audit schedules, and address audit findings.

• Monitor manufacturing costs, production variances, and provide financial support for operational and strategic decision-making.

• Manage and develop a finance team, fostering continuous improvement and professional development.

• Maintain and improve financial systems, controls, and reporting processes.

• Serve as the primary UK finance contact for US Corporate, auditors, tax advisers, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in finance management or senior finance roles.

• Proven experience managing statutory audits and serving as audit liaison.

• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, VAT, Corporation Tax, and payroll regulations.

• Experience with multi-currency transactions and foreign exchange management.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.