Operations Finance Business Partner supporting financial reporting in the Operations business. Collaborating with production leaders to drive efficiencies and manage costs at the Distribution Centre
About the role
- Finance Director overseeing financial reporting and internal controls for Focusrite's UK and APAC entities. Managing finance teams and business partnering for effective decision-making strategies.
Responsibilities
- Monthly management reporting delivered accurately and on time
- Effective and efficient accounts receivable and payable processes
- Responsible for the financial reporting and internal controls for 5 legal entities – 3 UK, 1 in Hong Kong and 1 in Australia
- Oversight of statutory filings and tax compliance for the same entities
- Business partnering for Focusrite brand product development and centrally managed departments.
- People management of UK and APAC Finance teams
- Preparation of monthly financial reports for Focusrite Boards/Management teams
- Submission of monthly results and commentary to Group Finance on a timely basis
- Preparation of quarterly reforecasts
- Preparation of annual budget and three year plan
- Strong internal controls in place across record to report process
- Efficient Accounts receivable process, with clear KPIs monitored and easy to use for customers
- Efficient Accounts payable process, with clear KPIs and supporting the Focusrite brand with suppliers
- Effective and efficient intercompany transaction process in place across geographies and brands
- Strong drive to process improvement to ensure processes are fit for purpose and can support the growth of the company
- Finance transaction processing will cover the UK and APAC teams who will provide financial information across 5 entities (one of which includes a German branch).
- Manage relationship with UK and APAC auditors ensuring timely resolution of queries and statutory accounts filings are accurate and on time
- Oversee tax computations and filings, working with Group tax accountant, ensuring corporate and indirect taxes are in compliance with local regulations
- Work with Focusrite management teams to support commercial forecasts and budgets
- Support with ad hoc investment projects and analysis,
- Financial planning for long term strategic ambitions
- Ensure there are robust return on investment metrics in place
- Manage UK team of approx. 8 and Hong Kong team of 2
- Part of the UK Focusrite brand leadership team and part of the Global finance leadership team
Requirements
- Qualified Accountant
- Preferably 7 years’ post qualification experience
- Self-starter able to manage a complex agenda, with good people management skills
- Excellent organisational skills, with a track record of process improvement
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Effective communication and influencing skills, with an ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
- Experience of working within ERP systems, preferably Oracle Netsuite
- Experience of working in a multi-national listed company operating in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- flexible/hybrid working
- company pension
- life insurance
- private healthcare
- Health Cash Plan
- enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- employee purchase scheme
- group bonus scheme
- company music events
- offsite company parties
- free lunch in the canteen
- company training sessions
- personal development
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