Financial Accountant
About the job
We are seeking a high-caliber Financial Accountant to join a leading international industrial group. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this position combines technical financial oversight with the leadership of group-wide process improvement and system transformation projects.
Key Responsibilities
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Financial Oversight: Oversee the financial integrity of a specific cluster of business units; reviewing monthly submissions and ensuring alignment with Group policies.
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Commercial Insight: Act as a key Finance Business Partner, analyzing gross margin performance and providing actionable insights on budget vs. actuals.
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Audit & Compliance: Manage key aspects of the statutory audit process, including the review of financial statements and coordination of tax returns.
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Project Leadership: Own the finance project pipeline, leading initiatives such as system implementations, process reviews, and end-to-end transformations.
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Site Engagement: Build strong relationships with local operational teams, including periodic visits to sites to understand on-the-ground drivers.
Candidate Profile
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Qualification: Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
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Experience: Proven background in a multi-site or Group Finance environment, ideally within manufacturing or industrial sectors.
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Technical Edge: Strong technical accounting knowledge with the confidence to challenge site outputs and subjective accounting areas.
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Project Mindset: Experience in project management or driving process improvements is highly desirable.
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Attributes: A self-starter who can drive results independently while maintaining strong organizational skills.
