UK Head of Finance

at  Carrier

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification & experience with UK GAAP reporting requirements (Knowledge of US GAAP is desirable)
• Analytical, numerical & problem solving skills + ability to work and deliver within tight timelines
• Proven experience in a senior finance role in an international environment

ABOUT THE ROLE

Leading a large team of experienced Finance professionals or team leaders. Leading the development of key components of financial plans, manages & monitors financial initiatives and controls. Evaluates & recommends strategies for financial & budget plans, advises senior management on financial matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a UK Head of Finance, you’ll be responsible for:

All day-to-day finance processes, incl.

• Controllership (Order-to-cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, statutory reporting, monthly closing, etc.);
• Manufacturing Finance (Site Ops KPIs, Cost accounting, GL Close Process, Excess & Obsolete);
• Treasury (banking relationships and bank balances);
• Insurance (local managed policies, co-ordination on global policies);
• Tax (compliance, tax planning, transfer pricing, local filings, tax accounting & reporting, financial risk management, corporate income tax, etc.);
• Serve as Senior Accounting Officer (Filings, HRMC contacts, VAT returns, etc.)
• Liaise with FP&A team ref inputs into planning, budgeting & forecasting;
• Responsible for managing the transition of Kidde Products finance processes from Carrier to a standalone company, establishing a newly formed finance team;
• Lead / mentor a team, fostering a collaborative & high-performance culture;
• Maximize return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, reporting systems;
• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, enforcing policies & procedures;
• Establish, monitor & enforce internal controls to protect assets;
• Monitor & confirm financial condition by managing audits / providing information to external auditors;
• Support financial systems implementation;
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations to ensure accuracy & timely reporting;
• Provide timely monthly management reporting for UK operations, incl. support of variance analysis & rolling financial forecast in partnership with the Financial Analyst 7 operations leaders;
• Support the annual budgeting process for UK operations in partnership with the Financial Analyst & operations leaders by establishing schedules; data collection / analysis / consolidating;
• Provide insights & recommendations to UK General Manager for informed decision-making;
• Prepare & present comprehensive financial reports to executive leadership, providing insights & recommendation;
• Ensure compliance with UK financial regulations and proactively manage financial risks.