Finance Manager

Fulltime Finance Manager $149,800- $190,900 Salary Range Purpose of role To work closely with the US Engineering Operations team and MD North America to produce monthly accounts, budgets and forecasts to support the running of all US Profit Centres. To support the MD North America and the Corporate team on any M&A and post-acquisition integration work. To provide all the necessary financial information and reports to the Group Finance function to allow the consolidation of the Group’s accounts. To provide inspirational leadership and develop the US Finance Shared Services team including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Systems Development. To ensure continuous development and effectiveness of US finance and operations systems and processes and lead on project UNO implementation. Main responsibilities Leadership and Team Development: Responsible for developing a US finance shared service team; oversees the team on a day to day basis, ensuring KPIs are clearly defined. Manage the performance of the US finance shared service team, ensuring timely and relevant training and development of the team, regular on-the-job coaching and technical skills development. Directly influence internal customers through the team, ensuring the team understand Clients US’s targets and business strategy Implement a range of solutions and team communication tools to ensure goals and targets are met. Deliver exceptional customer service through the US finance shared service team to ensure customer satisfaction and deal with enquiries in a timely manner. Plan and conduct team meetings and 1:1’s that inform and motivate the team through cascading information from senior management meetings, sharing best practice, problem solving and confronting any underperformance head on. Undertake staff appraisals and develop the US Finance team to support the achievement of business goals and objectives. Strategic and Operational Financial Management: Prepare, consolidate and distribute monthly US profit and loss, overhead and capital expenditure information. Provide advice to the senior management team on interpretation of operating results and trends. Establish and maintain a US wide accounting system which guarantees the accurate presentation of financial results. Appraise the US financial position and work with the Managing Director and profit centre management to establish performance objectives to meet or exceed the annual budget. Work with the Operational Manager on pricing policy, US labour rates, client payment terms and budget quotations. Contributes to the policy setting of the group and co-ordinates the development of forecasts and operating plans. Undertakes all monthly and year end processes for the US business in accordance with group timetable, policies and guidelines, including regular bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Provide ad-hoc financial information to support business decision making. Review ongoing financial performance of all active projects against budget and assist Project Managers to correctly account for their costs. Liaise with internal and external auditors. Provide weekly cash forecasts to the group finance team. Maintain the fixed asset register for the US business. Update all Sales Forecasts with current accounting information and distribute to the business Merger & Acquisition Support Responsible for performing/supporting financial due diligence of potential US targets. Develop/implement integration of target accounts into US and Group systems, policies and reporting. Able to run multiple account centers. Tax Reporting/Treasury Works in relations with advisors to prepare, report and submit tax returns accordingly and on time. Knowledge and experience in cash management and cash flow forecasting. Ownership of local banking relationships. General: Maintain technical competence and general industry knowledge. Maintain and promote a positive, professional image of client in all interactions and by adherence to all internal policies and all Safety, Health and Environmental policies. Please note From time to time your manager may ask you to undertake reasonable tasks not stated within this role profile but commensurate with your position. The Company also reserves the right to review and update this profile to reflect the changing needs of the job. However, any significant changes will be discussed in consultation with you. Experience and qualifications required Essential CPA qualified. Proven experience in either a Senior Financial Accountant or Finance Manager role. Solid experience of producing Financial Accounts and leading a Finance team Able to demonstrate a stable yet progressive Finance career Solid experience of undertaking projects/contract accounting Advanced Excel user Working knowledge of Payroll Desirable Graduate calibre Experience using Sage and Microsoft Dynamics AX/D365. Experience working in an engineering, construction or other similar service industry. Experience of working as a Finance Business Partner. Personal characteristics required Demonstrates business and commercial awareness with an eye for detail. Analytical / fact-based questioning. Self-starter / pro-active / measured risk taker. Good leadership skills Good interpersonal skills A consistent and persistent approach to following procedures and procedures correctly Commitment, drive and the ability to continually improve and achieve the highest standards and best practice Flexible and focused Able to work well in a team especially with others side outside the Finance function Budget Responsibilities Interface with Colleagues, Banks, Customers, Advisors, Suppliers, Group HOSystem One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.