A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join this US headquartered business as it's International Employment Tax Director. Your role will be global, covering the EMEA, US and APAC regions, and see you take responsibility for all employment tax related queries. The environment is fast paced so you will need to be agile with the ability to prioritise. Stakeholder management will also be a key part of this role as you interact with other functions within the Group including HR, payroll, reward, tax and accounting. Your responsibilities will include: developing a robust employment tax compliance strategy in conjunction with leadership stakeholders within tax, accounting, HR, payroll and reward; supporting global tax, accounting and business teams on all employment tax matters and providing advice in the case of audit or tax disputes; supporting the reward team on all aspects of employment tax related to global mobility, company share plans, payroll, benefits and pensions; reviewing and driving employment tax input in policies and procedures; managing and advising on tax implications and structure of assignments and transfers; advising on the taxation of share awards across all locations and internationally mobile employees, employee cross border issues and employment tax related aspects of business changes e.g. acquisitions, new ventures etc; managing the preparation and reviewing global employment tax related compliance; reviewing and advising on employment status for contractors across the group and undertaking IR35 risk assessments as well as working with multiple stakeholders in Tax, Accounting, HR, Payroll and Reward to implement and review internal processes and procedures globally as required including leading the drive for a smooth transition into the Senior Accounting Officer Regime for employment taxes. This role would suit someone who ideally has in-house experience gained either on a permanent, interim or secondment basis. Individuals working in the profession looking to move in-house will also be considered however you will need to demonstrate your breadth of knowledge across expatriate tax, employment tax and reward. If you are looking for a new challenge and a role where you can truly make an impact then please do reach out for more information and a confidential discussion - or . Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy .
May 15, 2024
Full time
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join this US headquartered business as it's International Employment Tax Director. Your role will be global, covering the EMEA, US and APAC regions, and see you take responsibility for all employment tax related queries. The environment is fast paced so you will need to be agile with the ability to prioritise. Stakeholder management will also be a key part of this role as you interact with other functions within the Group including HR, payroll, reward, tax and accounting. Your responsibilities will include: developing a robust employment tax compliance strategy in conjunction with leadership stakeholders within tax, accounting, HR, payroll and reward; supporting global tax, accounting and business teams on all employment tax matters and providing advice in the case of audit or tax disputes; supporting the reward team on all aspects of employment tax related to global mobility, company share plans, payroll, benefits and pensions; reviewing and driving employment tax input in policies and procedures; managing and advising on tax implications and structure of assignments and transfers; advising on the taxation of share awards across all locations and internationally mobile employees, employee cross border issues and employment tax related aspects of business changes e.g. acquisitions, new ventures etc; managing the preparation and reviewing global employment tax related compliance; reviewing and advising on employment status for contractors across the group and undertaking IR35 risk assessments as well as working with multiple stakeholders in Tax, Accounting, HR, Payroll and Reward to implement and review internal processes and procedures globally as required including leading the drive for a smooth transition into the Senior Accounting Officer Regime for employment taxes. This role would suit someone who ideally has in-house experience gained either on a permanent, interim or secondment basis. Individuals working in the profession looking to move in-house will also be considered however you will need to demonstrate your breadth of knowledge across expatriate tax, employment tax and reward. If you are looking for a new challenge and a role where you can truly make an impact then please do reach out for more information and a confidential discussion - or . Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy .
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join this US headquartered business as it's International Employment Tax Director. Your role will be global, covering the EMEA, US and APAC regions, and see you take responsibility for all employment tax related queries. The environment is fast paced so you will need to be agile with the ability to prioritise. Stakeholder management will also be a key part of this role as you interact with other functions within the Group including HR, payroll, reward, tax and accounting. Your responsibilities will include: developing a robust employment tax compliance strategy in conjunction with leadership stakeholders within tax, accounting, HR, payroll and reward; supporting global tax, accounting and business teams on all employment tax matters and providing advice in the case of audit or tax disputes; supporting the reward team on all aspects of employment tax related to global mobility, company share plans, payroll, benefits and pensions; reviewing and driving employment tax input in policies and procedures; managing and advising on tax implications and structure of assignments and transfers; advising on the taxation of share awards across all locations and internationally mobile employees, employee cross border issues and employment tax related aspects of business changes e.g. acquisitions, new ventures etc; managing the preparation and reviewing global employment tax related compliance; reviewing and advising on employment status for contractors across the group and undertaking IR35 risk assessments as well as working with multiple stakeholders in Tax, Accounting, HR, Payroll and Reward to implement and review internal processes and procedures globally as required including leading the drive for a smooth transition into the Senior Accounting Officer Regime for employment taxes. This role would suit someone who ideally has in-house experience gained either on a permanent, interim or secondment basis. Individuals working in the profession looking to move in-house will also be considered however you will need to demonstrate your breadth of knowledge across expatriate tax, employment tax and reward. If you are looking for a new challenge and a role where you can truly make an impact then please do reach out for more information and a confidential discussion - or . Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy .
May 14, 2024
Full time
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join this US headquartered business as it's International Employment Tax Director. Your role will be global, covering the EMEA, US and APAC regions, and see you take responsibility for all employment tax related queries. The environment is fast paced so you will need to be agile with the ability to prioritise. Stakeholder management will also be a key part of this role as you interact with other functions within the Group including HR, payroll, reward, tax and accounting. Your responsibilities will include: developing a robust employment tax compliance strategy in conjunction with leadership stakeholders within tax, accounting, HR, payroll and reward; supporting global tax, accounting and business teams on all employment tax matters and providing advice in the case of audit or tax disputes; supporting the reward team on all aspects of employment tax related to global mobility, company share plans, payroll, benefits and pensions; reviewing and driving employment tax input in policies and procedures; managing and advising on tax implications and structure of assignments and transfers; advising on the taxation of share awards across all locations and internationally mobile employees, employee cross border issues and employment tax related aspects of business changes e.g. acquisitions, new ventures etc; managing the preparation and reviewing global employment tax related compliance; reviewing and advising on employment status for contractors across the group and undertaking IR35 risk assessments as well as working with multiple stakeholders in Tax, Accounting, HR, Payroll and Reward to implement and review internal processes and procedures globally as required including leading the drive for a smooth transition into the Senior Accounting Officer Regime for employment taxes. This role would suit someone who ideally has in-house experience gained either on a permanent, interim or secondment basis. Individuals working in the profession looking to move in-house will also be considered however you will need to demonstrate your breadth of knowledge across expatriate tax, employment tax and reward. If you are looking for a new challenge and a role where you can truly make an impact then please do reach out for more information and a confidential discussion - or . Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy .
Director of Finance for prestigious Surrey independent private school ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant - All sectors considered About Our Client The Director of Finance is responsible for the financial management of St George's Weybridge, a £30m business with over 500 staff. The post holder will fulfil a wide range of responsibilities and roles in connection with the financial strategy, accounting and general financial management of the School. The post is the most senior finance professional on the staff and reports directly to the Bursar, who is effectively the CFO/COO. As such, the Director of Finance has frequent direct contact with Governors and the Heads and attends the Governors' Finance and Risk Committee meetings.The Director of Finance is a member of the Business Senior Management Team and leads a team of 8 staff, comprising the Management Accountant, Payroll and People Accountant, Fees Controller, Interim Project Accountant, Purchase Ledger Assistant and two Finance Assistants. A new role of Financial Accountant has been established and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence this role and appointment. Job Description Formulate the financial strategy of the School alongside Governors and the Executive Leadership Team (consisting of the two Heads and the Bursar). Attend meetings of the Finance and Risk Committee of the Board of Governors, preparing financial reports and papers and leading on financial items tabled for discussion or decision. Attend and contribute to ad-hoc Governor meetings and discussions as required. Alongside the Bursar and the Heads, implement the School's strategic financial plans. Work closely with ELT to formulate operational spending plans and priorities. Work closely with the Director of HR on people strategies. Exhibit the behaviours and standards befitting a senior leader of St George's Weybridge, demonstrating and promoting the School's ethos and values. Lead and manage the staff in the Finance Department. Bring financial risks and opportunities to the attention of the Bursar and Governors. Conduct modelling and feasibility studies as appropriate. Review and implement changes to the system of financial control and reporting. Oversee production of monthly management information and bring appropriate matters to the attention of the Bursar, Heads and budget holders. Prepare papers for, attend, and contribute to the dealings of the Finance and Risk Committee. Prepare financial appraisals and reviews of major projects. Prepare long term forecasts and sensitivity analysis. Undertake competitor analysis and benchmarking studies. Retain financial awareness of external changes and development and provide recommendations and advice to the Bursar, including a thorough knowledge of relevant accounting requirements, such as GAAPs, FRSs and the Charity Commission SORP. Proactively investigate and promote ways of improving value for money. All accounting functions including nominal, purchase and fee ledgers, fixed asset register and the payroll. Oversee the staff and systems delivering all aspects of payroll. The accurate and timely production of management and financial accounts. The internal control environment. Management and control of fee collection. Preparation of the consolidated statutory accounts for St George's Weybridge and subsidiary companies. Liaising with external auditors on all matters connected with the annual audit of the School's accounts and other external accountancy advice. Preparing annual budgets and termly forecasts, including cash flow projections for the current and future years. Maintain, review and ensure compliance with the School's Financial Procedures Manual. Preparation of internal financial management reports, accounts and briefing papers, including monthly management accounting information to include cash flow statements and forecasts. Control of the treasury management function in order to ensure the most efficient and secure deployment of cash. Ensuring compliance with external regulators, including HMRC, the Charity Commission and Companies House. Being responsible for accurate and timely tax returns and tax reclaims, with professional advice where necessary, preparing recommendations for mitigating potential VAT and any other tax liabilities. The Successful Applicant Formal Accounting qualification and experience of working in the commercial, educational or charity sectors. Experience of compliance with legislation and regulations relevant to the position Experience of contract negotiation Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to analyse and manipulate financial data. Competent in the use of IT, notably MS Office applications and the ability to use modern financial software tools. Proven experience of managing a team within a complex organisation Empathy with the ethos and values of St George's Weybridge. Personal warmth, tenacity and a transparent collaboration style. A 'can-do' attitude with a sense of humour and proportion. A flexible approach to work, both in terms of responding to changing or unforeseen circumstances and being willing to work outside of regular hours as the need arises What's on Offer Hybrid working opportunityFlexible workingGenerous pension schemeSchool fee child remission of 50%Life & personal accident insuranceFree meals and parkingEmployee loansMedial support and employee assistance programmeLocal retailer discounts Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPREJN464Z Closing Date: 26/04/2024
May 13, 2024
Full time
Director of Finance for prestigious Surrey independent private school ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant - All sectors considered About Our Client The Director of Finance is responsible for the financial management of St George's Weybridge, a £30m business with over 500 staff. The post holder will fulfil a wide range of responsibilities and roles in connection with the financial strategy, accounting and general financial management of the School. The post is the most senior finance professional on the staff and reports directly to the Bursar, who is effectively the CFO/COO. As such, the Director of Finance has frequent direct contact with Governors and the Heads and attends the Governors' Finance and Risk Committee meetings.The Director of Finance is a member of the Business Senior Management Team and leads a team of 8 staff, comprising the Management Accountant, Payroll and People Accountant, Fees Controller, Interim Project Accountant, Purchase Ledger Assistant and two Finance Assistants. A new role of Financial Accountant has been established and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence this role and appointment. Job Description Formulate the financial strategy of the School alongside Governors and the Executive Leadership Team (consisting of the two Heads and the Bursar). Attend meetings of the Finance and Risk Committee of the Board of Governors, preparing financial reports and papers and leading on financial items tabled for discussion or decision. Attend and contribute to ad-hoc Governor meetings and discussions as required. Alongside the Bursar and the Heads, implement the School's strategic financial plans. Work closely with ELT to formulate operational spending plans and priorities. Work closely with the Director of HR on people strategies. Exhibit the behaviours and standards befitting a senior leader of St George's Weybridge, demonstrating and promoting the School's ethos and values. Lead and manage the staff in the Finance Department. Bring financial risks and opportunities to the attention of the Bursar and Governors. Conduct modelling and feasibility studies as appropriate. Review and implement changes to the system of financial control and reporting. Oversee production of monthly management information and bring appropriate matters to the attention of the Bursar, Heads and budget holders. Prepare papers for, attend, and contribute to the dealings of the Finance and Risk Committee. Prepare financial appraisals and reviews of major projects. Prepare long term forecasts and sensitivity analysis. Undertake competitor analysis and benchmarking studies. Retain financial awareness of external changes and development and provide recommendations and advice to the Bursar, including a thorough knowledge of relevant accounting requirements, such as GAAPs, FRSs and the Charity Commission SORP. Proactively investigate and promote ways of improving value for money. All accounting functions including nominal, purchase and fee ledgers, fixed asset register and the payroll. Oversee the staff and systems delivering all aspects of payroll. The accurate and timely production of management and financial accounts. The internal control environment. Management and control of fee collection. Preparation of the consolidated statutory accounts for St George's Weybridge and subsidiary companies. Liaising with external auditors on all matters connected with the annual audit of the School's accounts and other external accountancy advice. Preparing annual budgets and termly forecasts, including cash flow projections for the current and future years. Maintain, review and ensure compliance with the School's Financial Procedures Manual. Preparation of internal financial management reports, accounts and briefing papers, including monthly management accounting information to include cash flow statements and forecasts. Control of the treasury management function in order to ensure the most efficient and secure deployment of cash. Ensuring compliance with external regulators, including HMRC, the Charity Commission and Companies House. Being responsible for accurate and timely tax returns and tax reclaims, with professional advice where necessary, preparing recommendations for mitigating potential VAT and any other tax liabilities. The Successful Applicant Formal Accounting qualification and experience of working in the commercial, educational or charity sectors. Experience of compliance with legislation and regulations relevant to the position Experience of contract negotiation Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to analyse and manipulate financial data. Competent in the use of IT, notably MS Office applications and the ability to use modern financial software tools. Proven experience of managing a team within a complex organisation Empathy with the ethos and values of St George's Weybridge. Personal warmth, tenacity and a transparent collaboration style. A 'can-do' attitude with a sense of humour and proportion. A flexible approach to work, both in terms of responding to changing or unforeseen circumstances and being willing to work outside of regular hours as the need arises What's on Offer Hybrid working opportunityFlexible workingGenerous pension schemeSchool fee child remission of 50%Life & personal accident insuranceFree meals and parkingEmployee loansMedial support and employee assistance programmeLocal retailer discounts Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPREJN464Z Closing Date: 26/04/2024
The Planet Group have recently been engaged by global Fintech organisation to secure an interim Head of Finance on an initial contract basis. (Inside IR35) PAYE. This role will be based out of London offering Hybrid working. Job Summary: We are actively seeking an exceptional individual to lead our Finance Systems team sitting within our Finance Transformation division. Reporting to the Finance Transformation Director the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the Finance systems are operating effectively, providing value to stakeholders, whilst maintaining controls. This individual will be responsible for managing a team of four to implement and maintain IT General Controls and manage system releases, complete security audits and improve finance business processes in our systems. This will be a hands-on-role with a key focus on ensuring our systems are efficient and effective. There will be lots of opportunities to learn and for this remit to grow as our system landscape evolves and Finance Transformation projects are delivered. This role would be ideal for someone that has worked in a finance department with the ability to understand systems that solve business problems. Day to Day Responsibilities: Manage third party finance systems, including Workday Financials, Workday Adaptive, Coupa, Dell Boomi, Longview and Navan. For the systems above, you will be managing the delivery of security audits, access management, release management, and key rotation. Partner with the Finance team to improve existing systems and processes. Be the ambassador of change, able to challenge existing practices with the aim to establish new processes based on the Finance priorities and Transformation objectives. Work alongside the Finance Transformation team during new system implementations to ensure the support model post-go live is fit for purpose. Creating detailed project plans, RAID logs, RACIs and reporting on progress to governance forums. Implement, document and own the IT General Controls across the finance systems to ensure a robust control environment across our critical business system. Liaise with the auditors to ensure effective and timely delivery of the audit evidence/support during year-end audits. Manage a team of four system specialists. What will you bring to the role? Strong knowledge of Finance systems. Having led or been part of an implementation of Workday Financials and managed the system once live is a must. Experience with controllership, purchase-to-pay, budgeting and forecasting, HR Information Systems, middleware, tax and travel systems is a must. Experience with Workday Adaptive, Workday HCM, Coupa, Dell Boomi, Longview and Navan is preferred. Experience with reviewing system configuration before moving changes to production. Able to manage and prioritise the work of a team across multiple systems. Own the roadmap of change and implementation for the team while periodic and BAU tasks continue. Owning the incident management across all Finance systems, be the first point of contact. Experienced in finance transformation projects/ programmes where you are implementing systems and improving processes through process re-engineering. Strong understanding of ITGCs, including how to set these up in the systems listed previously and provide evidence of their effectiveness. Understanding of best practice finance processes. Strong experience in educating stakeholders regarding finance related processes and how they translate to wider business impacts. Good understanding of how Accounting processes should work to ensure they are efficient and controlled. Able to act as a project manager to develop project plans, RAID logs, RACIs and then execute a project across functions. Good understanding of systems and integration approaches. Excellent at communicating with senior stakeholders and team members to identify issues and propose solutions. Able to identify problems, define the root cause, determine the solution and propose the solution. Able to translate technical expertise into solutions and process guidance to implement improvements or address user issues. Able to map processes, outlining risks and controls. Experienced in data analysis, data manipulation and reporting. Experience in managing system budgets and exercising cost containment/ cost reduction Please apply in the first instance or contact Ryan Deeble for more details. We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Each company within the Planet Equity Group is a data controller . This means that we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use personal information about you in line with GDPR guidelines. Full details regarding how we hold your data is available within our Privacy Notice accessible at our website.
May 12, 2024
Contractor
The Planet Group have recently been engaged by global Fintech organisation to secure an interim Head of Finance on an initial contract basis. (Inside IR35) PAYE. This role will be based out of London offering Hybrid working. Job Summary: We are actively seeking an exceptional individual to lead our Finance Systems team sitting within our Finance Transformation division. Reporting to the Finance Transformation Director the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the Finance systems are operating effectively, providing value to stakeholders, whilst maintaining controls. This individual will be responsible for managing a team of four to implement and maintain IT General Controls and manage system releases, complete security audits and improve finance business processes in our systems. This will be a hands-on-role with a key focus on ensuring our systems are efficient and effective. There will be lots of opportunities to learn and for this remit to grow as our system landscape evolves and Finance Transformation projects are delivered. This role would be ideal for someone that has worked in a finance department with the ability to understand systems that solve business problems. Day to Day Responsibilities: Manage third party finance systems, including Workday Financials, Workday Adaptive, Coupa, Dell Boomi, Longview and Navan. For the systems above, you will be managing the delivery of security audits, access management, release management, and key rotation. Partner with the Finance team to improve existing systems and processes. Be the ambassador of change, able to challenge existing practices with the aim to establish new processes based on the Finance priorities and Transformation objectives. Work alongside the Finance Transformation team during new system implementations to ensure the support model post-go live is fit for purpose. Creating detailed project plans, RAID logs, RACIs and reporting on progress to governance forums. Implement, document and own the IT General Controls across the finance systems to ensure a robust control environment across our critical business system. Liaise with the auditors to ensure effective and timely delivery of the audit evidence/support during year-end audits. Manage a team of four system specialists. What will you bring to the role? Strong knowledge of Finance systems. Having led or been part of an implementation of Workday Financials and managed the system once live is a must. Experience with controllership, purchase-to-pay, budgeting and forecasting, HR Information Systems, middleware, tax and travel systems is a must. Experience with Workday Adaptive, Workday HCM, Coupa, Dell Boomi, Longview and Navan is preferred. Experience with reviewing system configuration before moving changes to production. Able to manage and prioritise the work of a team across multiple systems. Own the roadmap of change and implementation for the team while periodic and BAU tasks continue. Owning the incident management across all Finance systems, be the first point of contact. Experienced in finance transformation projects/ programmes where you are implementing systems and improving processes through process re-engineering. Strong understanding of ITGCs, including how to set these up in the systems listed previously and provide evidence of their effectiveness. Understanding of best practice finance processes. Strong experience in educating stakeholders regarding finance related processes and how they translate to wider business impacts. Good understanding of how Accounting processes should work to ensure they are efficient and controlled. Able to act as a project manager to develop project plans, RAID logs, RACIs and then execute a project across functions. Good understanding of systems and integration approaches. Excellent at communicating with senior stakeholders and team members to identify issues and propose solutions. Able to identify problems, define the root cause, determine the solution and propose the solution. Able to translate technical expertise into solutions and process guidance to implement improvements or address user issues. Able to map processes, outlining risks and controls. Experienced in data analysis, data manipulation and reporting. Experience in managing system budgets and exercising cost containment/ cost reduction Please apply in the first instance or contact Ryan Deeble for more details. We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Each company within the Planet Equity Group is a data controller . This means that we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use personal information about you in line with GDPR guidelines. Full details regarding how we hold your data is available within our Privacy Notice accessible at our website.
Finance Controller Are you an experienced Finance Professional looking to work for a highly successful Organisation where you can make a difference? Biopure are the fastest growing business within Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions. You will be part of our journey of growth as we move into our state-of-the-art facility in Havant. The facility is easily commutable to, has a subsidised restaurant, on site car and bike parking and has the latest technology and machinery to enable you to be a success, developing your skills both on the job and through gaining new qualifications, fully supported by us. What's in it for you? You will have flexible working arrangements, private medical health care, a highly competitive pension scheme and inclusive employment practices. We give all our employees 3 paid days volunteering and an extra wellbeing day on top of your annual leave. More about the role The role will drive the day to day financial processes for both Biopure. You will be pivotal in delivering on-time Group reporting for the site. In addition to managing and working closely with the Finance team, you will also have a crucial business partnering role with the wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Managing Director. You will work with non-finance managers to develop strong business awareness and ownership of the financial impacts of their decisions, and support process efficiency improvements. Key Accountabilities include You will be working directly with the Finance team to generate on-time monthly reporting, as well as quarterly/annual forecasts, and interim/annual statutory accounting packs and analysis, delivering reliable and accurate financial information. You will develop and maintain positive relationships with the senior leadership team and department managers and be able to convey financial information to non-financial areas of the business (including use of KPIs to track performance). You will be the point of contact for Group Finance with regard to analysis of results, with a dotted reporting line to the Global Supply Finance Partner. You will contribute to Group-wide Finance projects as and when required You will provide meaningful commercial analysis and insight; considering both the local supply margins and the wider Group profitability; this includes dealing with pricing, profitability, product range, and overhead review You will prepare business cases for capital investment, covering narrative to support ROI capex investments You will ensure compliance with government tax reporting and filing You will serve as primary liaison with both internal and external auditors, driving performance improvements where appropriate. You will provide oversite and leadership of local IT Services. You might be wondering what skills you will need. Well ideally you will have Significant experience in a senior finance/accounting role Financial professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) Experience within a manufacturing environment would be beneficial Experience of working with Finance systems and competent with Microsoft packages (knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP software would be beneficial but not essential) Strong commercial awareness with an appreciation of operational functions Experience of working in a matrix organisation Experience of effectively and appropriately challenging business processes, outputs, and standards to help drive continual improvement Experienced in managing and leading teams of colleagues and projects as well as being part of a project team.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Finance Controller Are you an experienced Finance Professional looking to work for a highly successful Organisation where you can make a difference? Biopure are the fastest growing business within Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions. You will be part of our journey of growth as we move into our state-of-the-art facility in Havant. The facility is easily commutable to, has a subsidised restaurant, on site car and bike parking and has the latest technology and machinery to enable you to be a success, developing your skills both on the job and through gaining new qualifications, fully supported by us. What's in it for you? You will have flexible working arrangements, private medical health care, a highly competitive pension scheme and inclusive employment practices. We give all our employees 3 paid days volunteering and an extra wellbeing day on top of your annual leave. More about the role The role will drive the day to day financial processes for both Biopure. You will be pivotal in delivering on-time Group reporting for the site. In addition to managing and working closely with the Finance team, you will also have a crucial business partnering role with the wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Managing Director. You will work with non-finance managers to develop strong business awareness and ownership of the financial impacts of their decisions, and support process efficiency improvements. Key Accountabilities include You will be working directly with the Finance team to generate on-time monthly reporting, as well as quarterly/annual forecasts, and interim/annual statutory accounting packs and analysis, delivering reliable and accurate financial information. You will develop and maintain positive relationships with the senior leadership team and department managers and be able to convey financial information to non-financial areas of the business (including use of KPIs to track performance). You will be the point of contact for Group Finance with regard to analysis of results, with a dotted reporting line to the Global Supply Finance Partner. You will contribute to Group-wide Finance projects as and when required You will provide meaningful commercial analysis and insight; considering both the local supply margins and the wider Group profitability; this includes dealing with pricing, profitability, product range, and overhead review You will prepare business cases for capital investment, covering narrative to support ROI capex investments You will ensure compliance with government tax reporting and filing You will serve as primary liaison with both internal and external auditors, driving performance improvements where appropriate. You will provide oversite and leadership of local IT Services. You might be wondering what skills you will need. Well ideally you will have Significant experience in a senior finance/accounting role Financial professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) Experience within a manufacturing environment would be beneficial Experience of working with Finance systems and competent with Microsoft packages (knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP software would be beneficial but not essential) Strong commercial awareness with an appreciation of operational functions Experience of working in a matrix organisation Experience of effectively and appropriately challenging business processes, outputs, and standards to help drive continual improvement Experienced in managing and leading teams of colleagues and projects as well as being part of a project team.
Location: Oxford Salary: £70K - £75K + additional benefits Summary: To manage 3rd party co-packing contracts in terms of performance, costs and quality relating to both manufacturing and warehousing operations. Help co-ordinate New Product Development (NPD) activity through its various stages including product rework for promotional purposes. Manage the technical, quality and legal compliance agenda through the Technical Manager. Management of origin bulk availability and ongoing quality and specification. Ensuring accuracy and reconciliation of stock in bulk and warehousing operations. Maintaining accuracy of the master data. Key Responsibilities: Help design and deliver the long-term vision for the supply chain area with clearly identifiable milestones Take active part in senior management team (SMT) activity and drive the UK agenda through activity and reporting lines Management of the ongoing contract for 3rd party manufacturing and warehousing operations in the UK Re-negotiation of contracts or mid-term amendments Drive performance and continuous improvement in our co-packing operation through regular reviews, targets and projects Sign-off of bottling and warehousing invoices for standard operations Set, monitor and effectively manage the manufacturing and warehousing budgets Ensuring bottling and warehousing capacity is monitored and reviewed to hit current and future projections, and corrective action taken where required Ensure reconciliation of stocks within SAP to match physical in various stock rooms, warehouse and bulk Lead quality agenda on technical reviews, analysing customer complaints and identifying root cause of Quality Attribute Sheet (QAS) non-conformances Support and manage the technical function to provide reactivity to acute issues and ongoing improvements in Quality and Food Safety throughout our supply chain Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of master data, Bill of Materials and bottling specifications Ensure innovation projects are delivered on time and to specification working through the issues associated with implementation from bulk creation to delivery from warehouse Co-ordination point for taxes and other variable levies with regard to materials such as Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) and Packaging Recovery Notes (PRN) Investigate and deliver value engineering opportunities through the Innovation Manager Key Skills/Experience: Ideally educated to degree level or above Previous manufacturing and warehousing management experience within an FMCG sector Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.
Feb 26, 2022
Full time
Location: Oxford Salary: £70K - £75K + additional benefits Summary: To manage 3rd party co-packing contracts in terms of performance, costs and quality relating to both manufacturing and warehousing operations. Help co-ordinate New Product Development (NPD) activity through its various stages including product rework for promotional purposes. Manage the technical, quality and legal compliance agenda through the Technical Manager. Management of origin bulk availability and ongoing quality and specification. Ensuring accuracy and reconciliation of stock in bulk and warehousing operations. Maintaining accuracy of the master data. Key Responsibilities: Help design and deliver the long-term vision for the supply chain area with clearly identifiable milestones Take active part in senior management team (SMT) activity and drive the UK agenda through activity and reporting lines Management of the ongoing contract for 3rd party manufacturing and warehousing operations in the UK Re-negotiation of contracts or mid-term amendments Drive performance and continuous improvement in our co-packing operation through regular reviews, targets and projects Sign-off of bottling and warehousing invoices for standard operations Set, monitor and effectively manage the manufacturing and warehousing budgets Ensuring bottling and warehousing capacity is monitored and reviewed to hit current and future projections, and corrective action taken where required Ensure reconciliation of stocks within SAP to match physical in various stock rooms, warehouse and bulk Lead quality agenda on technical reviews, analysing customer complaints and identifying root cause of Quality Attribute Sheet (QAS) non-conformances Support and manage the technical function to provide reactivity to acute issues and ongoing improvements in Quality and Food Safety throughout our supply chain Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of master data, Bill of Materials and bottling specifications Ensure innovation projects are delivered on time and to specification working through the issues associated with implementation from bulk creation to delivery from warehouse Co-ordination point for taxes and other variable levies with regard to materials such as Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) and Packaging Recovery Notes (PRN) Investigate and deliver value engineering opportunities through the Innovation Manager Key Skills/Experience: Ideally educated to degree level or above Previous manufacturing and warehousing management experience within an FMCG sector Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.
Interim Payroll Administrator - Falmouth / Remote - £20,000Well Placed HR have been exclusively engaged by a major Cornish employer who urgently seek to recruit an interim Payroll Administrator to join their people management team as soon as possible - ideally yesterday! The role is initially offered on a fixed term contract of six months and will work over a full-time working week. The initial contract induction will be office based and thereafter the assignment can be completed on both a remote and office-based arrangement.The business has a large employee headcount and the successful candidate will join a well-established payroll provisioning team. Role responsibilities to include:Assist in the administration of payroll related activities and manage benefitsMaintain and update employee payroll recordsEvaluate and process timesheetsWork closely with HR team to ensure compliance with company policiesProvide assistance to staff with pay, taxation and benefits queriesResolve any payroll discrepanciesWe're looking for a candidate with at least 12 months of recently gained payroll experience in either a company or accountancy practice-based portfolio environment. It is important that prospective candidates are able to commence at short notice and commit to the full duration of the contract. For further details and to apply, please contact Emily Rowlands quoting reference ER7884 without delay.
Dec 09, 2021
Full time
Interim Payroll Administrator - Falmouth / Remote - £20,000Well Placed HR have been exclusively engaged by a major Cornish employer who urgently seek to recruit an interim Payroll Administrator to join their people management team as soon as possible - ideally yesterday! The role is initially offered on a fixed term contract of six months and will work over a full-time working week. The initial contract induction will be office based and thereafter the assignment can be completed on both a remote and office-based arrangement.The business has a large employee headcount and the successful candidate will join a well-established payroll provisioning team. Role responsibilities to include:Assist in the administration of payroll related activities and manage benefitsMaintain and update employee payroll recordsEvaluate and process timesheetsWork closely with HR team to ensure compliance with company policiesProvide assistance to staff with pay, taxation and benefits queriesResolve any payroll discrepanciesWe're looking for a candidate with at least 12 months of recently gained payroll experience in either a company or accountancy practice-based portfolio environment. It is important that prospective candidates are able to commence at short notice and commit to the full duration of the contract. For further details and to apply, please contact Emily Rowlands quoting reference ER7884 without delay.