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Position: Finance Manager

Location: SoarnoL, Saltend

Company Overview

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation is a speciality materials provider with an unwavering commitment to forging innovative solutions. We possess extensive expertise and leadership in material science within the core market segments of Mobility, Digital, Food and Healthcare. By providing advanced chemistry-based solutions our 70,000 employees enable industry transformation, develop technological advancements, and create more fruitful lives for the global population. Delivering on the core elements of our slogan - “Science. Value. Life.”

What is SoarnoL

Soarnol™ is an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer developed by Mitsubishi Chemical's own technology. It has high gas barrier properties, oil resistance and high transparency derived from vinyl alcohol structure as well as moisture resistance and extrudability comes from ethylene unit. Additionally, Soarnol consists of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen so no harmful gases are generated when it is incinerated, and its combustion heat is half that of polyethylene.

Key Responsibilities

As a Finance Manager, you will support the business in all areas of Finance, provide information and advice, prepare all financial reports both internal and external whilst maintaining robust accounting systems and controls to ensure full financial compliance.

Duties include

Management & Business Priorities

• Lead the Finance Team ensuring appropriate development and continued motivation
• Monitor team and individual performance, workloads and identify potential improvements
• Present Financial results and position in monthly Business Review Meeting
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Develop, review and maintain financial policies

Reporting and analysis

• Monthly management accounts and variance analysis
• Quarterly profit forecasts
• MCUK reporting for monthly, quarterly, annual, forecast and budgets
• Monthly EU reports
• Deferred and current tax calculations for quarterly group reporting
• Annual Budget generation
• Information preparation and support to group as required
• Management of Capex Budget and Asset accounting

Business support

• Advise on VAT implications of various business transactions
• Provide adhoc reports, support and advice to internal and external stakeholders

Compliance

• Financial information to banks and day to day liaison
• Prepare VAT Returns for UK, NL & DE.
• Mange compliance of PAYE position for Expats
• Management of audit process – both internal & external
• Monitor and implement changes within EU on VAT / import / export requirements
• Oversee and manage the Inward Processing registration
• Monitor and report on cash flow including forecasting
• Manage FX requirements minimising risk to Soarnol whilst meeting liabilities

Systems & improvements

• Superuser of SAP S4 Hana system
• Management of SAP S4 Hana system upgrades and enhancements
• Assistance and training to other SAP S4 Hana users
• Drive improvements in the SAP system and work with the global SAP team to ensure these are implemented efficiently.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised professional accountancy qualification ACA, CIMA or ACCA.
• Excellent communication skills to deal with people at all levels.
• Good IT skills especially Microsoft Excel and SAP.
• Several years experience of running a finance function including people management, accounts and report preparation and analysis, product costing, systems development, implementation and project management.

What we are looking for

• Passion for creativity and continuous improvement.
• Making good decisions in a timely manner.
• Planning and prioritising.
• Putting team and organisational goals first.
• Treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive Salary and bonus scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Compressed working week option
• Non-Contributory Stakeholder Pension Scheme, plus 3% matched
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

What could you expect?

Our corporate culture is based on the values of integrity, respect, bravery, collaboration, and persistence, we call it "Our Way". With our approach, together we can shape a more sustainable, progressive and brighter version of the world.

We believe in the power of people with diverse values, viewpoints, and expertise. Our aim is the wellbeing of people and the planet – a concept we call KAITEKI. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment.

Are you curious about this position? Become part of our team and contribute with your talents. Send us your application via our portal.

Offer

• Any Offer is made on the basis of a Medical Examination (including an Alcohol and Drugs Test).
• Subject to a Satisfactory Reference.
• Based on a 6 month Probationary Period.