Financial Reporting Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne

• Ensure financial and statutory compliance across all Group entities and branches
• Drive process and internal control improvements across the Group
• Support corporate finance projects
• Take overall responsibility for financial, tax, compliance and regulatory reporting of Group entities
• Review and support the accuracy and integrity of the Group’s accounting records and financial systems
• Work with the Alstom Tax Team and external advisors to manage tax reporting and payments, including income tax and VAT
• Oversee VAT and equivalent sales tax returns for all entities and branches
• Oversee monthly Intrastat reporting and EC sales lists for a portfolio of countries
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation for all entities and branches
• Ensure purchases are made in a tax-efficient way and suggest more efficient practices
• Calculate and post annual transfer pricing journals across assigned countries
• Lead external audits and ensure audited accounts are delivered by deadlines
• Own and enhance the balance sheet reconciliation process across all entities
• Manage relationships with internal and external auditors and tax advisers
• Drive FX policy and Treasury controls to manage risk
• Enhance Group working capital management, focusing on stock, debtors and cash balances
• Drive organizational and entity simplification to support business growth
• Manage the Internal Controls process and action plan implementation
• Manage the Financial Accountants
• Perform ad hoc responsibilities as required
• Adhere to Nomad Values, Health and Safety guidelines and Ethics practices

Requirements

• 5+ years post qualification experience
• 3+ years’ experience in a senior finance manager role
• Financial accounting and relevant technical accounting knowledge and ability to apply to real-life situations
• Preferably trained in a big 4 firm (not essential)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
• Experience with an ERP system (NetSuite an advantage)
• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements and implications in other countries
• Experience of working with customers & suppliers (internal & external)
• Awareness of the provisions of the Data Protection Act and be able to apply these within the organization
• Professional qualification (ACA or ACCA), or equivalent
• Degree preferred
• Attention to detail with the ability to provide accurate and timely information to a high standard
• Robust and able to challenge when appropriate
• Ability to work well in pressurised situations and think proactively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manipulate large volume of data and experience of carrying out detailed analysis of data
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload, including co-ordinating with others and ensuring that statutory and other deadlines are met
• A proactive and diplomatic approach and a commitment to producing high quality work
• Ability to multitask effectively ensuring timelines are metExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders up to and including Senior Executives
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently to deliver a common goal or objective

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, compliance, and regulatory reporting, with a strong focus on process improvement and internal controls. Proficient in managing relationships with auditors and tax advisors while ensuring accuracy in financial systems and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Accounting
• Regulatory Reporting
• Internal Controls Management
• Tax Compliance
• Data Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Transfer Pricing
• VAT Management
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Statutory Accounts Preparation
• Process Improvement
• Corporate Finance Projects

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Proactive Approach
• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Multitasking

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACA
• ACCA

Industry Keywords

• Financial Compliance
• Tax Reporting
• Internal Audit
• Health and Safety Guidelines
• Data Protection Act

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• NetSuite