Honda 360 x 180 pxMichael Page Finance

Finance Manager

Swindon

Salary: Attractive

About Our Client

Honda R&D Europe (UK) Ltd are part of the wider Honda Group, one of the world's leading Automobile manufacturers. In 2013 Honda invested 5.7% of its revenues in research and development. Honda R&D is a crucial part of the future of the company with its main European site based in Swindon. They are currently looking for a Finance Manager, ideally with a background in Engineering or R&D to lead the Finance team and business partner with the key senior stakeholders.

Job Description

The Finance Department is an integral part of Honda R&D Europe (UK) Ltd located in Swindon, responsible for managing all the accounting activities of the company including operations in Milton Keynes, the location for the F1 R&D site. The role is to lead the Finance Department and work with Honda associates in Japanese Head Office and in our European Head Office as a group company of Honda.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Management of the Finance team
  • Create the strategic direction of the department
  • Act as Finance Business partner to the rest of the business
  • Ensure all liabilities are processed correctly and paid on time
  • Ensure all company assets are properly recorded, safeguarded and reported
  • Manage Treasury and related Cash flow issues
  • Manage all regular Tax issues in a timely and compliant manner
  • Produce Monthly Accounts to strict timetable, and report accordingly
  • Schedule appropriate information and detail to support accurate Budgets and Forecasts
  • Manage Year-end audit and Statutory accounts
  • Report Finance information to HRE-UK President and Honda Head Office Executive
  • Work closely with Honda associates in Japan Head Office to follow company compliance procedures and guidelines

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a strong leadership background. As Finance Manager, there will be regular interaction with senior stakeholders, therefore a strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills are essential. Managing a small team you will be required to prepare and present the financials for Honda R&D Europe, therefore a deep understanding of core finance is a key requirement. This is a hands-on role so a proactive attitude is a must. A background in an engineering or R&D environment is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

Attractive package

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

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