Finance Manager - Tax, Treasury & Risk

The Finance Manager is responsible for Eakin Healthcare's Treasury and Tax Policy and operations, and for leading Enterprise Risk Management within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Treasury
  • Own the Group Treasury policy within the finance team.
  • Manage the Group’s treasury function in accordance with Treasury Policy.
  • Direct day‑to‑day banking relationships and oversee the group’s cash flow to meet objectives.
  • Coordinate and manage the Group’s currency policies in line with Treasury Policy.
  • Manage deposit accounts within the Group as per Treasury Policy.
• Enterprise Risk Management
  • Lead the Enterprise Risk Management process in Eakin.
  • Manage the risk process for the group, partnering with risk owners, integrating acquisitions, implementing an operational risk register and updating it regularly.
• Taxation
  • Formulate and implement the group taxation strategy, including transfer pricing.
  • Coordinate with finance managers, tax auditors and consultants (UK and International) on annual corporation tax computations and deferred tax schedules for the holding company and all subsidiaries.
  • Ensure all corporation tax and other tax returns (UK, Japan, Netherlands and other jurisdictions) are prepared and filed on time.
  • Direct the Group’s Patent Box and R&D Tax Credit regimes, maintaining audit‑ready records.
• Other
  • Adhere to the company's Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at Work policy; promote equal opportunity wherever possible.
  • Be responsible for personal and colleague health and safety in line with the Health and Safety policy.
  • Adhere to the company’s Quality and Environmental policies.
  • Undertake other duties as reasonably required.

Key Skills

• Essential
  • Member of Chartered Accountants Ireland, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, or Scotland, or a comparable institute.
  • Post‑qualification experience as a financial accountant in a manufacturing environment, or an acceptable equivalent.
  • Professional experience preparing or reviewing tax computations, tax returns and knowledge of deferred taxation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in computer‑based presentation software (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
  • Proven track record delivering accurate financial information on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year‑end basis in a busy environment.
  • 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.
  • 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
• External
  • Auditors
  • Tax Auditors and Consultants
  • Tax Authorities (UK, Japan, Netherlands)
  • Legal advisors
  • Banks
  • Appropriate Industry Bodies

Additional Information

• Occasional travel 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 to meet shared objectives.
• Plans and Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.
• Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique 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 faced with difficult situations.