Senior Financial Accountant

Overview

In this Finance role, you support governance and reporting to help ensure accurate financial results. You partner with the Assistant Financial Controller and Financial Controller to strengthen SOX controls and streamline processes. You drive stock valuation, standard costing, and month-end activities that impact site-level and group reporting. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve financial controls. This role offers the chance to shape financial processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and contribute to a culture of excellence and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Support SOX compliance reporting, investigations, and internal control testing
• Manage SOX documentation and retention of compliance evidence
• Lead stock valuation processes, including excess and obsolete inventory analysis
• Manage standard costing for raw materials and finished goods valuation roll-ups
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, including free cash flow forecasting and group submissions
• Review AP, AR, and cash positions, resolve issues and escalate queries
• Coordinate month-end close, forecast, and budget reporting with corporate deadlines
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and drive continuous improvement of processes and controls

Key requirements

• Recognized accountancy qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Strong experience in financial accounting, reporting, and SOX/internal controls
• Advanced Excel and strong IT skills for financial analysis and reporting
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., BPCS, IBM iSeries/AS400) and financial systems
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving
• Cost Accounting
• Tax Preparation
• Enterprise Resource Planning

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