Finance Team Leader

Finance Team Leader
Location: Poole, BH17 7EF – Hybrid working arrangements are available
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: 25 Days Holiday (Christmas Shut Down), 8% Pension Contribution, 5x Death in Service, Sharesave Scheme, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Bippit – Financial health Check and Guidance, EAP, Onsite Physio and Massage, Work Wear
We are IMI Thompson Valves; we are recruiting and we want you.
IMI plc is at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.
Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through its 150-year heritage.
As our Finance Team Leader you will be responsible for the Transactional Finance Team and will lead the Company’s transaction and control activities.
You will ensure the purchases and payables ledgers are accurately maintained and be responsible for reviewing VAT returns and balance sheet reconciliations.
The position of Finance Team Leader will be key in supporting the delivery of a robust control’s environment and accurate and timely management information.
In addition to this as our Finance Team Leader you will be responsible for:
* Managing the transactional finance team.
* Managing relationships with our transactional service centre and ensuring accuracy is maintained.
* Reviewing supplier data changes and payment proposals, ensuring accurate and timely payments are made.
* Maintaining supplier GRNI balances and reviewing and authorising supplier statement reconciliations.
* Responsible for Accounts Receivable processes and adherence to internal controls.
* Review the quarterly VAT returns and ensure ongoing compliance.
* Responsible for maintaining an accurate fixed asset register.
* Oversee the administration of Concur expenses system.
* Reviewing and challenging a full suite of balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis with ensure sufficient explanation for Finance Director review.
* Writing / reviewing of standard operating procedures for the Finance.
* Supporting the quarterly and annual budget and forecasting activities.
Critical Competencies for Success:
* Relevant experience from a previous role.
* Ability to manage multiple demanding priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic function in line with the demands of the business.
* Excellent attention to detail with a high accuracy level.
* Excellent interpersonal (written and oral) and people management skills.
* Ability to work pro-actively, using own initiative, exercise independence and challenge constructively. Applies judgement in difficult situations.
* Extensive use and competent user of advanced Excel.
* Experience of working with data, ensuring a high level of accuracy is maintained.
Desirable Competencies for Success:
* Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
* Previous experience communicating with overseas operations and dealing with multiple currencies.
* Experience of working within a results driven environment with skills in managing both core processes and bringing a creative and innovative approach.
* Experience of operating within a global manufacturing/technology business and a balance of working both strategically and operationally.
* Experience of working within a Lean manufacturing environment and utilising tools and techniques.
* Project management skills and ability to manage financial/specialist change projects.
* Good understanding of risk and ability to identify potential risk and ensure management are well informed to assist decision making affecting the department or Company.
* Exposure to Cognos and MRP system (EFACS).
* Enthusiastic, pro-active and self-motivated to achieve and adapt to change.
* Demonstrable understanding of corporate governance and legal requirements.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today