UK Finance Manager

The Finance Manager will lead the day-to-day finance function for Certania Aquico-UK Ltd and co-ordinate extensively with both Group Finance in Munich and the UK subsidiary Finance Leaders, taking ownership of financial operations, statutory reporting and treasury activities while providing support to integration & tax structuring projects as required. The role will work closely with the Interim CFO, with the expectation of developing into the primary UK finance lead over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day treasury function across the UK group.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and oversee month-end close.
• Maintain bookkeeping activities and accurate financial records for Certania Aquico-UK Ltd.
• Manage cash reporting, rolling cash flow forecasts and group cash pooling.
• Support working capital management and identify cash optimisation opportunities.
• Coordinate statutory reporting and Group consolidation submissions.
• Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors including preparation of UK Group Consolidated Accounts for UK parent company.
• Support acquisition accounting and 
• Support development of financial close processes and accurate reporting for subsidiaries where needed.
• Monitor subsidiary compliance and co-ordinate implementation of group wide financial control and policy matters as applicable to the UK team.
• Provide budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis as appropriate.

Relationships

• Reports to: Interim UK CFO
• Works closely with UK Finance Leads, Group Finance, external auditors and advisers.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in management accounts, statutory reporting and treasury.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently within a growing multi-entity environment.

Success Measures

• Accurate and timely monthly reporting.
• Effective management of treasury and cash reporting.
• Successful delivery of the annual audit.
• Reliable Group reporting and consolidation.