Finance Manager

Finance Manager

A leading global technology and digital innovation organisation, supporting a major international industrial group, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its European team based in Crawley.

This is a senior finance role reporting directly to the European leadership team, offering strong exposure to strategic decision-making and responsibility for overseeing financial operations across multiple European entities.

The position is ideal for a qualified finance professional looking to take ownership of financial reporting, planning and compliance within a complex international business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including billing, accounts payable, payroll oversight and reconciliations
• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Lead financial planning activities including forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic business decisions
• Manage statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes
• Ensure compliance with IFRS accounting standards and financial regulations
• Oversee tax and VAT reporting for UK and European entities
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, internal controls and governance

Requirements

• 7–10 years’ experience in finance and accounting roles
• Professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA, or equivalent accounting degree
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards
• Experience working within large or complex organisations
• Strong analytical, organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to work closely with senior leadership and provide strategic financial insight

Desirable

• Experience with statutory reporting and audit management
• Exposure to tax and regulatory compliance
• Experience managing financial systems and internal controls
• Korean language skills are highly advantageous, as the role involves collaboration with the organisation’s headquarters in Seoul

What’s on Offer

• Senior role with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to work within a global technology and innovation environment
• Involvement in strategic financial planning and organisational growth