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- Full ownership of monthly and year-end accounts, statutory reporting, and the annual audit
- Produce timely, high-quality management accounts and financial reports
- Develop and maintain internal controls, processes, and automation for accuracy and efficiency
- Monitor and forecast cash flow, ensuring adequate working capital availability
- Manage foreign currency exposure, evaluate FX risks, and optimise currency use
- Oversee valuation of stock, provisions, and customer orders
- Ensure accurate debtor and creditor management within agreed limits
- Lead and support a team of finance and operational support staff
- Liaise with external auditors, advisors, and group finance stakeholders
- Manage company insurance renewals and employee benefit schemes (e.g. healthcare, life assurance)
- Provide financial models and analysis to support commercial and strategic planning
- Drive system improvements, contribute to ERP development and reporting enhancements
- Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA) – essential
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP; German GAAP knowledge is a plus
- Previous experience in an SME or subsidiary environment, ideally within a multi-currency international business
- Commercially minded with the ability to add strategic value
- Skilled in ERP systems and process improvement initiatives
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience managing business insurances and employee benefits
- Deep understanding of VAT, tax compliance, and statutory frameworks
- Confident working across operational and strategic levels
- Flexible hybrid working based in the City of London
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Private healthcare and life assurance
- Opportunity to influence and shape a growing UK finance function
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Scope for career development within a wider international group
