Finance Manager in Neath

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding ExpertTM for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Port Talbot

Job Requirements:

• Master's/Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting. CPA preferred
• ACCA or CIMA (fully qualified)
• Successful and demonstrable experience of managing a finance function.
• Previous experience as a financial controller/director in a manufacturing environment is required.
• A strong working knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Solid knowledge of UK statutory requirements and Tax laws.
• Experience preparing and processing payroll (Desirable).
• Excellent computer skills and experience with accounting software (SAP preferred) & Microsoft Office applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the operations of the local finance/control & accounting department in Port Talbot
• Ensure all accounting/tax/treasury/controlling practices are prepared on a timely basis and reported in accordance with local, US GAAP and Lincoln Electric requirements.
• Analysis and interpretation of financial data and recommendation to management of changes to improve processes/systems and financial performance.
• Maintain an effective internal control environment in accordance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act, and Lincoln compliance policies and guidelines.
• Serve as the primary administrative/legislative liaison relative to company financial aspects, including but not limited to administrative and tax authorities, Board of Directors.
• Preparation of monthly forecasts, annual budgets and investment proposals.
• Coordination of year end and interim audits, both internally and externally.
• Lead or participate in special projects as needed.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.