Global Finance Manager

Your new company
Global, listed business based here in Bristol, is looking to recruit a Global Finance Manager to join the business on a permanent basis.

Your new role
Forming part of the Global accounting team, this role and the wider team are key in managing the day to day running of the finance function whilst ensuring the oversees SSC is performing as required by the company. You will ensure the month-end close processes are run in an effective manager, working to SLA's as set out by the group. In addition, you and the team will be responsible for managing the efficient output of the offshore finance team. Key responsibilities include:

• Review month end and period end closing as prepared by the outsourced function.
• Approve journal entries
• Reviewing internal controls and supporting compliance with accounting standards
• Support the Financial Controls team during external audits.
• Work with the offshore accounting lead, training and upskilling where required
• Act as a point of contact & escalation to support requests.
• Manage and drive continuous improvement opportunities
• Manage, motivate and develop a small team of accountants.

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for a qualified accountant that has experience managing a team in a global, complex business. Ideally, that experience will include an SSC. You will need to be agile, be able to develop good relationships with a variety of different stakeholders and be technically strong. This is a great role that will be able to help influence processes and be able to contribute to the wider success of the business.


What you'll get in return
The company is based in modern offices with access to a gym onsite. The role is offering a competitive salary, good benefits plus good career prospects with plenty of opportunity to develop within this and other finance teams.


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