Finance Analyst
Hemel Hempstead - UK
Department:
Job Summary
This is a high-impact role with ownership of the Ireland entity (c.23 employees and growing) where you will act as the key finance partner responsible for accurate financial reporting controls and forecasting.
Working as part of the wider North West Europe team (UK Ireland & Israel) youll also have the opportunity to support broader regional activities during quieter periods particularly mid-month.
This role offers strong exposure across reporting controls and business partnering within a business undergoing transformation and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Full ownership of financial reporting for the Ireland entity including month-end close reconciliations and submission into the group consolidation system
- Revenue recognition and accounting for complex contracts
- Preparation of forecasts budgets and cash flow reporting
- Responsibility for banking activities payments and cash management
- Coordination of payroll activities and local compliance requirements
- Support statutory accounts tax submissions and external audit processes
- Maintain and strengthen financial controls in line with group policy
- Partner with operational teams across Ireland and the wider NW Europe region
- Provide support to UK finance activities and transformation initiatives where required
Qualifications :
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong experience in financial reporting and/or accounting
- Solid ledger experience and understanding of end-to-end finance processes
- Confident working independently and taking ownership of an entity
- Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience with SAP and/or Oracle HFM
- Knowledge of IFRS 16 & 9
- Experience with consolidation or reporting systems
Additional Information :
- Exposure to a growing international entity with real ownership
- Opportunity to influence processes during a period of transformation
- Broad varied role across reporting controls and business partnering
- Collaborative and supportive regional finance team
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Smiths Group is a global technology company that delivers solutions for the worlds evolving challenges. With a history spanning over 170 years, we operate across multiple sectors, including healthcare, energy, defense, and manufacturing. Our five divisionsJohn Crane, Smiths Detectio ... View more