Head of Finance – UK
17 days ago
Torpoint
Purpose UTAC is seeking a dynamic and commercially focused Head of Finance to lead its UK finance operations. Based at our Millbrook site this role is critical in partnering with the UK Country Head to drive strategic decision-making ensure financial accuracy and manage key internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with a proactive business-oriented mindset. The head of finance will be responsible for the management and development of the UK Finance Team (team of 6). Responsibilities • Business Partnering & Strategic Support., • Act as a (strategic) advisor to the UK Country Head and senior leadership team., • Provide financial insights and analysis to support business decisions and growth initiatives., • Collaborate across departments to align financial goals with operational performance and copilot the delivery of expected results., • Support the budgeting forecasting and financial planning processes with a focus on precision and relevance., • Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning and performance tracking., • Oversee all UK accounting operations ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and UTAC group policies., • Manage month-end and year-end close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness., • Maintain strong internal controls and drive process improvements., • Ongoing Balance Sheet control and review., • Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure successful audit outcomes., • Push back constructively when necessary to safeguard UTACs financial integrity and interests., • Utilise Oracle ERP systems to enhance reporting data accuracy and financial efficiency., • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders including group finance operations and HR., • Represent UK finance in global forums and contribute to group-wide initiatives., • Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times. Qualifications : ACA ACCA or CIMA qualified with a strong technical accounting foundation. Experience • Experience managing external audits and dealing with auditors., • Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role ideally within a mid-sized or multinational organisation., • Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills., • Demonstrated success in business partnering and influencing senior stakeholders., • Flexibility to travel as and when required, • Full UK driving licence, • Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check Additional Information : For you as a potential UTAC team member we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best. By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise. Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work. In the UK this includes ; • Life Cover, • Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme, • Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise Innovation and Integrity., • Healthcare cashback plans, • Generous holiday benefits, • Contributory pension schemes, • Attractive family friendly policies; maternity paternity shared parental leave flexible working. Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Note to Recruitment Agencies : UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received. Remote Work : No Employment Type : Full-time Key Skills AutoCAD 3D,Business Travel,CAD CAM,ABAP,Management Administration,Manufacturing Experience: years Vacancy: 1