Regional Finance Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experience Finance manager to join our Global Occupier Services finance team. This role can either be based in Birmingham or London, dependent on preference. You will form part of the overall client finance team, however will be focusing on a key client which spans across UK and EMEA. You will be responsible for the for month end reporting for region, as well and managing the monthly deliverables timetable covering AP, AR, Cost Management and Client Accounting. This is a client facing role, so you will oversee and lead those meetings. Whilst also ensuring client requirements and quality procedures are followed. You will work closely with the Finance Director with implementing controls/SOC reporting, and also drive automation of routine tasks and promote efficient working practices. Key Accountabilities:

• Produce month end reporting for client in agreed formats on all financial activities on the portfolio of properties managed
• Manage client budgeting/forecasting process
• Manage and develop Client Accounting team
• Review/Attest month end report prior to submission to clients
• Monthly review and sign off of bank reconciliations
• Sales Tax reporting
• Withholding Tax monitoring and reporting
• Provide audit support for Annual SOC Audit
• Review and sign off monthly governance pack with Account leads
• Assist Finance Director with any ad-hoc requirements
• Attend monthly client meetings
  
  Qualified Accountant
• Familiar with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Banking processes and requirements for the region.
• Awareness of all basic property accounting concepts
• Knowledge of IFRS16
• IT literate - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel - minimum level to include Pivots and advances formulae
Personal Qualities:
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence to interact and deal with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Results/deadline orientated with the emphasis on accuracy and quality
• Process driven and appreciates the importance of effective controls
• Places a priority on developing own knowledge and skills