Finance Director, UK & Ireland

Finance Director, UK & Ireland

Job description

Main Objectives of Position

Based in Immingham, Lincolnshire

Reporting administratively to the Managing Director, UK&I and functionally to the CFO Northern Europe. The FD will be responsible for all financial activities, including accounting, tax, treasury, internal and external audit, credit and collection, financial planning and forecasting. Position is based in Immingham,

Key Responsibilities

Provide timely and accurate reporting of all financial data for all business units
Analyse growth opportunities
Manages financial controls and internal reporting. Assists management in achieving increased profitability. Accountable for day-today operations of the finance and accounting departments of the business
Provide and monitor annual operating and capital budgets
Assists branch and area managers in interpretation and analysis of financial data
Advises management on matters such as effective use of resources and assumptions underlying budget forecasts
Reports analyses and interprets financial and operating data for management, including but not limited to: cost analysis, profitability analysis, regional performance assessments, contract pricing analysis
Analyses records of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realised revenues, administrative commitments, obligations incurred to project future revenues and expenses
Implements and monitors compliance with accounting policies
Ensures timely and accurate submission of finance and accounting records to external auditors
Responsible for maximising the efficiency of accounting and finance personnel by providing them with training, motivation and direction including specific goals and objective productivity targets

HESQ

Work in accordance with relevant legislation, Company Health & Safety Policy, Nippon Gases Safety Principles
Be responsible for own Health and safety and promote positive safety culture in others
Specific HESQ related responsibilities are documented in the Company systems

Job requirements

Essential

Courage
Attracts Top Talent
Cultivates Innovation
Optimises Work Processes
Nimble Learning
Customer Focus

Functional

Communications
Accounting policies – IFRS/Local GAAP
ERP
Reporting
Profitability: Cost to serve, Capital Investments Review (IRR)
Customers

Education and Experience Requirements

Finance and/or Accounting qualification with at least 8yrs of relevant experience. Background from auditing is desirable
Completed the CA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
General knowledge of taxes
Understands Project Analysis and M&A

Fluent English skills – verbal and written
Excellent people management skills
Experience with financial audits, including J-SOX audits
In depth knowledge of: Microsoft office, Oracle FCCS/PBCS and SAP C11 or SAP S/4 Hana is desirable
Experience in manufacturing environment is desirable
Experience in cross border projects, dealing with different cultures, business acumen

About Us

Nippon Gases is one of the leading companies in the industrial and medical gases business in Europe. We service more than 150,000 customers and have a diversified involvement in broad industries such as healthcare, food, manufacturing, metallurgy, chemical products, electronics and energy. We aim to create social value through innovative gas solutions that increase industrial productivity, enhance human well-being and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Making life better through gas technology.

What can you expect from us?

We are an industrial company in which safety and integrity come first, as it could not be otherwise. We bet on the talent of each of our employees, creating opportunities for development and learning, as well as offering an environment of personal conciliation. Our employees are the key to achieve high customer satisfaction and be, day by day, your choice. We have a high commitment to society and respect for the environment. These values make us a great company with solid and continuous financial results.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Nippon Gases is a company committed to equality and promotes an inclusive work environment free of any type of discrimination and harassment. We believe that the diversity of talent strengthens and increases our success. We have equality policies that guarantee employability and increase opportunities for all candidates.