Finance Manager

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Finance Manager provides direct support to the local teams through the provision of Financial Services (Accounting, Payroll, Treasury, AP/AR, Reporting), acting as the Business Central Super User, and provision of Order, Sales and Associated profitability  analysis, ensuring colleagues are supported throughout the business with the implementation of local projects. 

In addition, the role is responsible for ensuring Business Central is used correctly, and it will require collaboration as a Super User across the region to share learnings.

KEY TASKS

·       Responsible for the general accounting of CS Germany, including the posting and processing of journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded in Business Central

·       Responsible for managing the accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes.  Performing reconciliations on a monthly basis.  Managing the treasury process including banking approvals

·       Responsible for the preparation of the monthly accounts, conducting financial analysis activities such as forecast/budget variance analysis.  Responsible for the preparation and review of Budgets and Forecasts

·       Responsible for the monthly submission of the financial reports to Corporate using Hyperion

·       Responsible for managing the payroll process and ensuring all statutory obligations are met

·       Manages the relationship with the local professional advisors (tax, legal and banking)  

·       Maintain and manage quality management system at the site and leading of any certification audits

·       HR Related Admin & Policies (Recruitment, Contracts etc) and assisting with office administrative functions

·       Develop expert knowledge of Business Central and associated processes

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

·       Experience working in the field of accounting, well versed with accounting principles and general business reporting practices

·       Commercial awareness able to understand the quote to cash process

·       Process orientation and attention to detail

·       Can work with minimal supervision and proactive in resolving queries

·       Disciplined, structured and high committed to the results, self-disciplined and reliable

·       Able to engage with others from different cultures and working backgrounds

·       Fluent English, both verbal and written

·       Comfortable dealing with all levels of staff inside and outside of the organization

·       Advanced Level in Excel, and working knowledge of Word and Powerpoint

·       Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central, NAV or similar products

This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this role. It is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person in this role, nor is it intended that this description represents all the work that may be required of a person in this position.