Finance Manager - #1161304

Responsibilities:

Finance and Accounting

• Oversee finance and accounting activities for the business unit, ensuring timely monthly and quarterly closing in compliance with Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) and Group policies.

• Prepare GST and corporate tax submissions and coordinate with internal Tax teams to ensure timely compliance.

• Review balance sheet accounts monthly and quarterly, including accruals and intercompany balances, ensuring accurate reconciliations and timely resolution of issues.

• Prepare monthly Flash Reporting and provide financial analysis to support business and Group Finance stakeholders.

• Support the completion of statutory and external audits for legal entities.

Financial Planning and Budgeting

• Partner with Business teams in the preparation of forecasts and annual budgets aligned with Group Finance guidance and business objectives.

• Monitor business performance and support stakeholders in identifying and addressing gaps against targets.

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making.

Business Partnering

• Serve as a trusted finance partner and advisor on matters including revenue recognition, deal structuring, capital investments, and business case evaluations.

• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives.

Governance and Compliance

• Maintain a high standard of integrity, governance, and compliance controls across financial processes including billing, accruals, payments, capital expenditure, and expense recovery.

• Review finance-related contractual terms and assess revenue recognition implications.

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support audit and compliance requirements.

Skills for success

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification with relevant finance and accounting experience.

• External audit experience and experience in a corporate or commercial environment would be advantageous.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of SAP is an advantage.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across functions.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and business partnering capabilities.

• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.