Finance Manager (Shipping)

About the company
We are an award winning specialist in maritime transportation. We are currently expanding our business and are looking for a Finance Manager to head up the Accounting team.

About the job
You will be reporting to the Finance Director and are responsible for leading a team Finance professionals and oversee financial operations including full spectrum of FPA, financial reporting etc. You will also play a crucial role in ensuring compliance and be a key person of contact for financial audits and for tax filings. As part of a transformation journey, you will also be a key member of the implementation project.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations, ensuring alignment with company goals, policies, and budget requirements

• Ensure daily sales outstanding targets are consistently achieved

• Conduct credit risk assessments on customers

• Enforce compliance with financial policies and operational procedures

• Lead process improvement initiatives, particularly in accounts payable and payment functions

• Oversee cash flow, maintaining sufficient liquidity while managing financial and interest rate risks

• Supervise the costing function, ensuring report accuracy, prompt resolution of cost variances, and analysis of unusual contribution margins

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop financial strategies that support overall business objectives

• Identify and mitigate financial risks within operational processes

• Coordinate with FP&A and General Ledger teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

• Serve as liaison with external auditors, tax consultants, and banking partners

• Support other ad hoc financial projects as assigned
  

Skills and experience required
You are ideally master degree qualified in Accounting and have at least 3 years of experience in a relevant portfolio. You have had experience leading a mid-sized team and is a good team player. You possess good communication skills and have experience in SAP/Oracle.

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