Finance Manager
Job Summary
Join us as a Finance Manager to provide technical accounting expertise drive best-practice processes and systems for financial reporting and transactional operations and support the management of internal and external audits.
Key tasks include:
General Accounting and Controls
Ensure that month-end processes deliver high-quality reporting on time with meaningful analytical reviews.
Support the further implementation of our finance systems to increase efficiency and control.
Review and approve financial transactions such as urgent payments to ensure that there is appropriate adherence to internal controls and processes.
Financial Reporting & Audit
Lead the financial reporting processes including reporting into the overall group consolidation and production of statutory accounts meeting all Group and external deadlines.
Prepare papers on key accounting positions/treatments of unusual items and key accounting judgements to ensure these are compliant with Anglo American policies and IFRS and are socialised with key stakeholders.
Act as a subject matter expert in IFRS capable of identifying significant risks and judgements and proposing the most appropriate treatments.
Assist with managing the external audit process
Working with junior members of the team to ensure balance sheet discipline and ensure financial postings are posted correctly and accurately.
Fixed Assets (Ad-Hoc)
Oversee the implementation of a fixed asset register as well as related accounting policies and processes in order to ensure the appropriate safeguarding of the companys assets and to meet the accounting and tax requirements.
Project & Change Initiatives
Work on large change projects which includes the enhanced Internal Controls over Financial Reporting project (UKCR) and Finance Process Standardisation projects led by the Beyond Finance.
Assist the financial controls team with the roll out of any key and non key financial controls that are required as the business evolves towards operational readiness.
Work with the wider teams to foster positive relationships with key internal stakeholders.
Qualifications :
Professional accountancy qualification from one of the recognised accounting bodies (ACA/ACCA)
Technical Knowledge:
Up to date knowledge of IFRS
Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
Exceptional numerical analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Good leadership and management ability
Strong business acumen along with the ability to influence at all levels
Working or theoretical knowledge of ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA or similar platforms.)
Additional Information :
Anticipated start date - August 2026
Mobile within the UK
Willingness to travel to operational sites as required
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Element Six, part of De Beers Group, is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials. With research and development facilities and manufacturing sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US, we have b ... View more