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

• Recognized 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
• People manager with a proven track record of leading change and motivating teams
• 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
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the USA on a permanent full-time basis

• Working within a Private-Equity environment would be desirable
• Knowledge of implementing new software applications would be advantageous
• Previous engineering or business services sector experience is desirable

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