Job Description

Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge. If you have ambition to make a difference, then please read on.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of six, ensuring the delivery of accurate financial information and providing expert financial advice across the business.
• Foster a high-performing finance team through ongoing development and support.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of weekly, monthly, and statutory financial reports.
• Manage the audit process and liaising with other external personnel where required.
• Support the annual budgeting process and contribute to the development of strategic plans.
• Maintain strong financial controls throughout all areas of the organisation to safeguard financial integrity.
• Promote best practice and build collaborative relationships within the wider Halma group.
• Partner with operational and functional teams to drive process improvements and efficiency.
• Identify and analyse key business drivers to support growth and performance.
• Explore opportunities to enhance business systems through new technologies and data analytics.

Relevant Experience

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Proven track record in financial management and control
• Experience leading and developing a finance team
• Background in preparing budgets and strategic plans
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and efficiency

Education and Training

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or UK GAAP
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Skills, abilities and specialist knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive and proactive attitude
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Analytical mindset with the ability to challenge and interpret financial data
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Proficient in using financial systems and data analytics tools
• Open-minded, curious, and adaptable to change
• Collaborative approach, able to build relationships across teams and with external stakeholders
• Strong organisational and time management skills

If you're excited by this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Please tell us about yourself by uploading your CV.

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