Finance Manager in Coventry

At Quaker Houghton, we make the essentials of everyday life possible and enable new approaches for a positive future. Based in every corner of the world, our people are passionate about what we do.

As Finance Manager , you will oversee and manage all accounting matters in the UK, whilst ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. You will be the UK finance team leader and a key person in UK wide projects as well as instrumental in helping to facilitate a streamlined European accounting close cycle.

What will you do?

• Working with UK controllers to ensure monthly, quarterly, annual numbers are submitted timely and accurately, and all internal processes are completed.
• Responsible for monthly general ledger close activities including account maintenance and monthly / quarterly variance analysis.
• Completion of 16 UK audits, and preparation of statutory accounts for all entities, plus the accounts for one UK branch.
• Completion and submission of tax computations for the above entities.
• Working with individual controllers to support the above and providing guidance where needed. This will include oversight of the entire UK finance team (minimum of 4 direct reports).
• Responsible for the maintenance and oversight of SOX compliance activities.
• Working with US corporate team and Regional Financial Controller to implement new initiatives where necessary.
• Support on payroll, AR, AP activities where required as well as annual budget.
• Support to business heads and Regional Financial Controller on ad hoc projects where required.
• Work with other external contacts, bankers etc. where required.
• Support team with indirect tax filings etc. where required

What are we looking for?

• The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in a similar role with proven finance team leadership skills. A dynamic finance professional with excellent communication and presentation skills to be able to build strong trust-based relationships.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP and/or SOX are highly valued.

Soft skills:

• Safety Conscious – Safety is at the core of our culture.
• Proactive approach
• Ability to work within a team
• Must be able to multi-task
• Ability to plan and to meet tight deadlines (typical 5-day reporting cycle)

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay + bonus & rewards program.
• Dress for the day policy
• Access to real career growth opportunities
• QH University: Continuous training tools for all seniority levels.
• Volunteering paid time off to dedicate to the cause of your choice
• Wellbeing, Mental Health, Women Inclusion CRG & other attractive Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives

About Us

We are the global leader in industrial process fluids present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the world’s steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Do Great Things Together, Act with integrity.

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.

Join the team and grow where your contributions will matter.

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We are a global leader in industrial process and mechanical engineering applications present in 40+ countries. We are continually improving and innovating so the world’s industrial manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our engineers, chemists and industry experts partner with our customers to play a key role in helping them run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe , Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity and Do Great Things Together.

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.