Finance Manager - Reporting

An opportunity to be a Finance Manager for a global services business based in Birmingham. This is a really interesting business that looks after their employees. This role would suit a first-time mover; the client is also happy to teach any missing skills.

Main Duties:

• Investment Accounting: Manage the accounting and reconciliations.
• Regulatory Reporting: Handle external statistical regulatory reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual surveys.
• Corporation Tax: Generate monthly analysis and reports for quarterly Corporation Tax packs for the Group Tax team. Ensure the monthly Corporation tax accrual is posted and adequately provisioned. Collaborate with the Group Tax team on the annual corporation tax return, providing support and resolving queries.
• Supervision: Supervise the Tax Financial Accountant.
• PSA Reports Management: Audit and validate monthly PSA reports produced by the Tax Financial Accountant, preparing them for the annual PSA return. Ensure adequate provision is held and accounted for, and develop relationships with key individuals involved in the PSA process.
• VAT Returns Management: Oversee the preparation, analysis, and production of Group VAT Returns, Netherlands VAT return, and Irish VAT return. Ensure monthly accounting, analysis, reporting, and reconciliations are completed by the Tax Financial Accountant. Review, audit, and validate their work to ensure compliance with VAT legislation and VAT/GST strategy/policy, and make any necessary corrections to transactions.
• Communication: Alongside the Financial Tax & Treasury Manager, advise the commercial teams and wider business on Tax and VAT governance updates, their implications, and address business queries in this area.
• Documentation: Document and maintain all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for your area of responsibility, ensuring all business processes are captured, and controls noted.
• Audit Preparation: Prepare audit schedules related to VAT, Tax, investments, and Sales finance agreements, and assist auditors in their inquiries.
• Support: Provide cover for the Financial Tax Accountant and undertake ad-hoc projects as needed.

Location / Office / Culture

The role is in a newly renovated office based in Birmingham. It is hybrid working, compromising with a mix of office and home working.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: A recognized accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA) with completed specialist tax modules or CTA qualification is required.
• Experience: Proven experience in financial accounting, particularly in Tax and VAT.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using financial systems (Excel) and tools for efficient financial analysis, with familiarity in financial reporting systems, including Cognos Controller, TM1, and Microsoft D365.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams. Demonstrated experience working with diverse non-finance team members.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities with a proven track record in variance analysis, financial reporting, and problem-solving, providing governance and assurance around Tax and VAT.
• Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities, take initiative in process improvements, and work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Proven ability to support and contribute to the development of financial reporting systems.

Why Join the business

• An inclusive workplace
• Excellent package: solid basic and company benefits
• Hybrid working & core hours in line with role requirements
• Career development and life-long learning opportunities

About Us

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