Head of Finance

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ,
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £90,000 per annum

Overview

Head of Finance, Nottingham, £90,000 - £105,000p/a car bonus Hays Senior Finance are delighted to be partnering with a global US owned business to recruit a Head of Finance for their UK & Ireland business. This is a high profile position that will see you report to the European Accounting Director and manage a team of 18. The business is going through a global transformation/change programme and you will play an integral part of this in the UK & Ireland business. You will be responsible for all Accounting activities including US GAAP reporting and SOX documentation. Additionally you will closely with the European FP&A function and outsourced Shared Service Centre. Brief overview of responsibilities: Responsible for SOX documentation, VAT, US GAAP and Statutory Audits for UK & Ireland as well as timely filling of statutory accounts and tax filings. Lead the accounting team in the UK & Ireland. Provide support and guidance to managers Identify and drive process improvement initiatives within the business. Ensure timely processing of AP, Fixed Asset, Treasury, and other accounting activities. Identify opportunities for improved productivity and efficiency and reduced cost of the accounting operations. Close coordination with the regional business finance and operations Close coordination with the tax team on compliance efforts (including VAT) and legal entity simplification. Lead month-end closing for UK & Ireland. Coordinate with FP&A and Operations team where analysis is required to prepare journal entries and review the financials before completing the month-end close process. Support FP&A with details of transactions or account movements when requested. To be considered for this role you will be fully qualified (ideally ACA/ACCA from a large Practice), technically strong with up to date knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls, 10 years of experience in a similar large US owned business and have significant transformation experience. This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation going through a significant period of change where you will have the chance to truly add value to the UK & Ireland business. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk