Finance Manager
About Us
Proserv is a global controls technology company with a heritage stretching back more than 60 years. We provide industry-leading solutions to improve the reliability, optimise the performance and extend the life of critical infrastructure across the energy sector.
Our team not only has the talent and technological expertise to deliver these transformative goals, but day-to-day, we hold to a clear set of FRESH Proserv values that underpins everything we do around the world.
So, if you believe you not only have the skills and know-how needed for this role, and you are a team player; keen to do things the right way; possess an inquisitive and creative mind; prioritise giving top-quality service and you enjoy helping and collaborating with colleagues or clients – then we really want to hear from you.
What You Need to Know
The Finance Manager will report to, and receive direction from, the Group Finance Manager. The Finance Manager is responsible for all accounting activity as related to their location. This includes the preparation of monthly management reporting, balance sheet governance and is responsible for ensuring Group Accounting Policies and Procedures are adhered to, with appropriate supporting documentation prepared as required. The Finance Manager is a key partner to the FP&A Manager, ensuring that complete and accurate financial records are maintained to facilitate informed decision-making and ultimately to support the business in meeting its objectives.
What We Are Looking For
Monthly Reporting
- Responsible for all month-end closing routines, including necessary Project Accounting processes, and preparation of the monthly reporting pack.
- Ensure the delivery of complete and accurate financial records to the FP&A Manager.
Balance Sheet Governance
- Ensure full reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts for all assigned legal entities, prior to monthly financial close, with a specific focus on Work-in-progress and Accrued / Deferred income positions.
Inventory Accounting:
- Management of inventory accounting.
- Coordinate, with the support of Operations, inventory counts ensuring proper performance and reconciliation in accordance with Company policy.
- Ownership and coordination of the E&O process.
Fixed & Intangible Assets:
- Review of CAPEX requests for compliance with IFRS.
- Coordinate, with the support of Operations, fixed asset counts ensuring proper performance and reconciliation in accordance with Company policy.
- Ensure CAPEX items are properly capitalised in the month of acquisition.
Recurring Tasks
- Lead cash management and forecasting requirements, liaising with Corporate Treasury to provide information as required.
- Management of local invoicing processes ensuring invoicing is performed accurately and timely, support credit control activities to drive improvement of cash collection and DSO KPI’s.
Other Responsibilities
- Assist the Group Finance Team in the delivery of statutory audit information and liaise with the auditor for legal entities under your control.
- Drive continuous improvement and alignment of our Global Business Management System including operational finance processes and internal controls, including documentation of local processes.
- Help drive a consistent global approach to optimize the use and reporting of the existing ERP System (AX12) and support the implementation of new systems and tools as directed by management.
- Perform any other delegated responsibilities as instructed by Line Management within the timeframe specified to meet business requirements.
Qualifications / Skills & Experience
Education
- Degree qualified.
- Qualified Accountant (or time served in a suitable role).
Skills & Experience
- 2-3 years post qualification experience.
- Proven track record within a similar controlling / finance management role.
- Ideally prior experience of the Oil & Gas sector or similar industry.
- Proven background in maintaining strong financial processes, risk and governance.
- Effective decision maker with demonstratable analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and take responsibility for effectiveness of own work.
- Demonstrate good planning and organisational skills, with ability to react quickly to changes in priorities.
- Confident; driven; and ambitious - but a down to earth individual.
- Strong verbal and written skills.
- Excellent ERP experience.
- Strong MS Office skills.
Why Choose Us
We offer a competitive starting salary with an opportunity to advance, which will be dependent on competency starting level.
Finance Manager
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