Finance Manager

at  Trelleborg Industrial Solutions Engineered Coated Fabrics

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to bring strategic insight and financial expertise to our organization. In this role, you will lead the financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes, while driving impactful decision-making across the business. You will work closely with senior leadership, providing key financial counsel, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive finance professional ready to make a tangible difference in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about adding value through data-driven strategies and thrive on managing high-level responsibilities, we would love to hear from you.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or very strong QBE) and five years experience in an accounting environment
• Business and administration education or equal experience desirable
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment
• Experience of SAP desirable but not essential
• Strong MS Office skills
• Good time management, proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Responsible for Management & Statutory Reporting, forecasting, analysis & compliance with external & internal Trelleborg requirements and in line with UK laws and legislation. On site responsible for operational controlling such as variance analysis, cycle counting, standard costing and capex process.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with Trelleborg Internal Control requirements.
• Act as Compliance Officer & Senior Accounting Officer for the business
• Responsible for maintaining detailed and accurate reconciliation for balance sheet GL accounts in order to accurately report monthly balance sheet.
• Post timely and accurate journal entries for payroll, including accruals for holiday, pension, AVS and all other personnel related expenses.
• Work closely with finance shared service center personnel to maintain proper recording of cash transactions and ensure supplier invoices are approved and recorded timely.
• Month end closing duties of standard journal entries, foreign currency revaluation, doubtful debts, AP accruals, prepayment journals.
• Reconcile VAT control accounts and complete monthly reporting requirements.
• Ensure revenue and associated COGS is recognized in accordance with UK GAAP and agreed incoterms.
• Maintain fixed asset ledger including posting depreciation, managing disposals and additions.
• Responsible for accounting and reporting of all subsidiary companies as assigned (Rochdale, Dunlop, Dartex Ltd, etc).
• Management of external audit process including working with management accountant to provide requested information.
• Responsible for timely reporting of annual statutory accounts (enclosure 22).
• Maintain monthly closing checklist for legal entity.
• Monitor capital expenditure requests, including controlling and issuing fixed asset property identification numbers and closing out completed projects. Responsibility also includes maintaining capex spend report as required.
• Weekly monitoring & reporting of process order variances, with first line analysis on significant variances.
• Monitoring of PPV and coordination with purchasing to correct major deviations.
• Lead annual/quarterly standard costing process
• Recognised accounting qualification (or very strong QBE) and five years experience in an accounting environment
• Business and administration education or equal experience desirable
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment
• Experience of SAP desirable but not essential
• Strong MS Office skills
• Good time management, proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment