Finance Manager - Scotland

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

• Supervision of Accounting Operations
• Supervise accounting for the Scotland entities, ensuring compliance with local standards (UK GAAP) and international (IFRS) standards.
• Support the Finance Dirctor by managing country accounting teams, ensuring best of practices and proper task allocation.
• Monitor compliance with internal accounting procedures tailored to each country's specific needs.
• Production and Review of Financial Statements
• Produce balance sheets, income statements, notes, and other financial reports for Scotland entities.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual closings are completed on time and with reliable data.
• Manage internal and external audits, prepare required files, and respond to auditors' questions.
• Ensure the monthly cut-off, determine the cut-off entries (Invoices to be issued / Prepaid Expenses / Accruals / etc.).
• Validate basic accounting entries.
• Optimisation and Digitisation of Accounting Processes
• Propose solutions to optimise accounting processes.
• Promote digitisation and automation of accounting tasks to increase efficiency and improve data quality.
• Participate in the implementation of the new accounting tools and software (Business Central).
• Tax Obligations
• Ensure tax declarations and payments (VAT, corporate tax, social contributions, etc.) are completed.
• Account Analysis
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and analyse discrepancies to correct potential anomalies.
• Collaborate with the Management Control department to monitor the budget.
• Perform account analysis and monitor cost accounting, specifically on SG&A expenses.
• Team Supervision and Harmonisation of Practices
• Act as the Finance Director backup in team management, ensuring training and development.
• Ensure harmonisation of accounting practices across countries, considering local specificity's and international requirements.
• Foster smooth communication between accounting teams and other departments to improve coordination.