SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive financial information
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Calm, thoughtful, and composed under pressure
• Strategic thinking with the ability to make actionable proposals
• Proven experience in financial management, preferably within an international or multi-site organisation
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, reporting, and analysis
• Expertise in cash management, credit control, and financial controls
• Familiarity with accounting standards and practices in the UK
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills
• Professional accounting qualifications (e.g., ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) are preferred

• Preparing and managing budgets and reforecasts, including detailed comments and explanations for discrepancies vs. prior year and budget
• Conducting gross margin analysis, including volume impact, price impact, and product mix
• Providing regular financial reports to senior management and the international office
• Monitoring and managing daily cash flows and preparing 3-month cash flow forecasts
• Collaborating with the Office Manager on purchase ledger and sales ledger credit management
• Overseeing quarterly and year-end account preparation in collaboration with the Chartered Accountant and internal team
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and alignment with international office KPIs
• Conducting profitability analyses for contracts and business units
• Identifying areas for improvement, providing strategic recommendations to senior management
• Supporting key business decisions with in-depth financial analysis
• Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and existence of all financial data and transactions.
• Maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets and operations