Senior Finance Manager

Up to $180,000 base subject to experience, plus benefits.

T2M have been appointed to recruit this key role for an international private equity backed engineering services & logistics group, with operations throughout Europe, APAC and the US, that delivers projects to global brand manufacturing clients.

Reporting to the USA Managing Director, you will have a forward thinking positive outlook in regard to change and transformation, and continuous improvement with the gravitas to engage with multiple stakeholders and to lead and develop a small team. This role also works closely with the Group CFO and Head of Group Finance to optimise performance across the region.

The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for financial management, providing high-quality financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, shared services and strategic decision making. Capital projects accounting is essential for this role.

Responsibilities of the Senior Finance Manager:

• Ensure timely production, quality and analysis of monthly management accounts explaining key trends and potential risks and opportunities.
• FP&A - Lead the monthly reporting, annual budgeting, quarterly QBR and rolling forecasting process, providing insightful analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision making.
• Lead the audit process including full engagement with external auditors.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the business as a key member of the USA Leadership Team and integral support to the USA Managing Director.
• Continuous Improvement - Drive process optimisation and efficiency initiatives within the finance function, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
• Deliver exceptional internal customer service through responsibility for the USA shared service team including payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Working closely with the business units and IT to evaluate and improve management information/insight across the region.
• Financial management of capital expenditure projects, including evaluation and monitoring.
• Review ongoing financial performance of all active projects against budget and assist project managers to correctly account for their costs.
• Cash Flow Management - Monitor cash flow and liquidity positions, optimizing working capital management and investment strategies.

Requirements to be successful as a Senior Finance Manager:

• Recognised accountancy qualification i.e. CPA.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA desirable).
• Proven knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles, practices and standards.
• Experience of leading Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables teams.
• Experience of Project-Based/Contract accounting.
• Experience of working as a Senior Finance Manager/Head of Finance within a USA Finance team (note: working within a Private-Equity environment would be desirable).
• People manager with a proven track record of leading change and motivating teams.
• Knowledge of implementing new software applications would be advantageous.
• High level of integrity and dependability.
• Excellent analytical and modelling skills, with the ability to interpret and analyse data to make informed and insightful business recommendations to influence the direction of the business.
• Previous engineering or business services sector experience is desirable.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the USA on a permanent full-time basis.

To apply please forward your CV together with details of your current salary, benefits and notice period. Due to the high volume of applications we are receiving, we are unable to respond to each candidate personally. If you have not heard from us within 10 days, unfortunately your application will not have been successful.