Finance Manager - Tax, Treasury & Risk in Cardiff

At Eakin Healthcare, we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We are a family‑owned global medical device company with a heritage of innovation and care. We deliver innovative solutions across Ostomy, Respiratory, and Surgical therapies, along with our Respond home delivery service. Founded over 50 years ago, we now have a team of over 700 dedicated people across three UK manufacturing sites, 12 international sales and distribution centres and export to over 60 countries. We’ve been recognised as a Great Place to Work and named among the Best Workplaces in Healthcare and Best Workplaces for Women. At Eakin Healthcare, we’re united by one mission: working together to improve lives — just like we’ve been doing for over five decades.

WHY JOIN US

• Blended Working
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28)
• Option to buy holiday days
• Wellbeing Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free Parking

The closing date for applications is: If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this role earlier than planned.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Finance Manager is responsible for Eakin Healthcare’s Treasury and Tax Policy and operations. This role is also responsible for EHGL’s Enterprise Risk Management. The role reports into the Chief Financial Officer of Eakin Healthcare and will assist the CFO on special projects including M&A.

KEY ACTIVITIES

Treasury

• Own the Group Treasury policy in the finance team.
• Manage the Group’s treasury function in accordance with the Treasury Policy.
• Direct the day‑to‑day banking relationships and the cash flow of the Group ensuring the Group’s cash flow objectives are met.
• Coordinate and manage the Group’s currency policies in accordance with Treasury Policy.
• Manage deposit accounts within the Group according to the Treasury Policy.

Enterprise Risk Management

• Lead the Enterprise Risk Management process in Eakin.
• Manage the Enterprise Risk management process for the group, partnering with risk owners, integrating new companies into the framework, implementing an operational risk register and updating risk registers.

Taxation

• Formulating and implementing the group taxation strategy including transfer pricing strategy.
• Liaising with finance managers, tax auditors and consultants (UK and International) on the preparation of annual corporation tax computations and deferred tax schedules for the holding company and all subsidiaries.
• Coordinate the preparation of corporation tax and other tax returns (UK, Japan, the Netherlands and other jurisdictions) for all Group companies and ensure that deadlines are met.
• Direction of the Group’s Patent Box and R&D Tax Credit regimes, including maintenance of records sufficient for audit by relevant tax auditors and tax authorities.

Other

• Adhere to the company’s Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at work policy and promote equality of opportunity where possible.
• Be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety policy.
• Adhere to the company’s Quality policy and Environmental policy.
• Undertake other duties as may be reasonably required.

KEY SKILLS

Essential

• Member of Chartered Accountants Ireland, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, or Scotland or comparable institute.
• Post‑qualification experience at financial accountant level in a manufacturing environment, or an acceptable equivalent.
• Professional experience in preparing or reviewing tax computations, tax returns and knowledge of deferred taxation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including knowledge of computer‑based presentation software especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word.
• Successful track record in a busy working environment in the delivery of financial information including daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly accounts and year‑end financial accounts.
• Ability to persuade and influence others.
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel within the United Kingdom and abroad.

Desirable

• Competent knowledge of UK Company law.
• Ability to demonstrate high level of emotional intelligence.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• CFO
• Director FP&A
• Finance Director
• Group Accounting
• In‑house Legal
• Chief Commercial Officers
• Boards of Directors
• Finance, Research & Development, Operations and Sales & Marketing managers and personnel

External

• Auditors
• Tax Auditors and Consultants
• Tax Authorities (UK, Japan and the Netherlands)
• Legal advisors
• Banks
• Appropriate Industry Bodies

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Occasional Travel Requirements to core sites

COMPETENCIES

• Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the needs of different audiences.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.
• Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.