Description
Tangent International are currently seeking a German speaking Finance Manager to work a 3 month extendable contract based in Hatfield.
Summary of Position
This position is responsible for supporting the OPEX Controller in the following:
- Ensuring the general accounting processes, performed both internally and externally (outsource provider of Back Office general accounting processing). General accounting processes are performed throughout the month with a spike in activity at month end and it is sometimes required to work at weekends or late evenings.
- Completion of various adhoc projects to solve and fix control issues as they arise requiring good analytical and deduction skills.
Overall, the position requires good influencing skills over both internal and external colleagues within a Matrix environment.
Business Knowledge/Educational Background
Essential:
- Knowledge of the general accounting processes within a large business
- Good ERP/Accounting system skills - ability to utilise general functionality and keen to develop ability to extract raw data as required when working on adhoc projects
- Good Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables; Filters; formulas)
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Demonstrates a high level of ownership and accountability
- An inherent sense of curiosity and desire to implement process improvements
- Studying for a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA); training and assistance given
Preferable:
- Experience of working with off-shore outsource provider and within an shared service environment
- Knowledge of SAP accounting system