Hybrid Finance Director – Maternity Cover

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About the role

  • 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

Job title

Finance Director – Maternity Cover

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

£100,000 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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