Finance Manager

My client is seeking a proactive and strategic Finance Manager to lead their Treasury, Tax, and Enterprise Risk Management functions. This is a pivotal role within our finance team, where you'll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive our tax strategy, treasury policy, and risk management processes. Key Responsibilities Taxation Formulate and implement the Group's tax strategy. Oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns, VAT, PAYE, NIC, and corporation tax for all subsidiaries. Liaise with international tax authorities, tax consultants, and auditors, ensuring timely compliance across jurisdictions (UK, Japan, Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, France). Manage Patent Box and R&D Tax Credit regimes and maintain audit-compliant records. Direct the Group's transfer pricing policy and recommend transfer prices for new products. Treasury Manage the Group's Treasury policy, maintaining optimal cash flow, banking relationships, and currency policies. Ensure compliance with treasury policies for deposit accounts and currency management. Enterprise Risk Management Lead the Enterprise Risk Management process, business partnering with risk owners and integrating new companies. Maintain operational risk registers, providing regular updates to the risk management framework. Other Responsibilities Uphold and promote their policies on Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Quality, and Environment. Assist the CFO on ad hoc projects and provide high-level financial insights. Key Skills & Experience Essential Financial accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, with expertise in FRS 102 or IFRS. Experience preparing and reviewing tax computations, tax returns, and deferred taxation. Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Proven ability to deliver timely and accurate financial information and year-end accounts. Ability to influence others and manage stakeholder relationships. Competencies Balances Stakeholders: Manage the needs of diverse stakeholders effectively. Optimises Work Processes: Strive for continuous improvement in financial processes. Ensures Accountability: Hold self and others to high standards. Collaborates: Build strong partnerships within and outside the team. Plans and Aligns: Align work with organisational goals. Communicates Effectively: Deliver clear and tailored communications