Head of Finance and Controlling - Cambridge, United Kingdom - ZEISS Group

ZEISS Group

Verified Company

Cambridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Principal Elements

Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements (as of year end preparation of statutory financial statements including notes)
Responsible for group reporting on a monthly basis, including notes, to enable reporting at year end in alignment with the services accounting and tax team
Prepare corporation tax in conjunction with tax service providers. Provide VAT related information to tax service provider
To input and provide relevant supporting documentation for CZ Microscopy tax claims (e.g. patent box, R&D claim, claims relating to the tax super deduction scheme or other tax claims) in conjunction with tax service providers.
Preparation of transfer price documentation for CZ Microscopy UK
To be the first point of contact for interfaces, e.g. ZEISS services accounting and tax, auditors, tax and SFS consultants, actuarial advisor, HMRC etc.
Challenge tax & accounting related processes for optimization and compliance purposes. Prepare relevant documentation of tax & accounting processes to ensure compliance requirements are met.
To adapt processes if required in alignment with the supervisor and ZEISS CSOPs and SOPs à main contact person for CZ Microscopy UK SAO and company secretary.
Perform regular tax and accounting related process walkthroughs and test of controls
Perform cost centre planning and monthly controlling. To be the main point of contact for the Head of Production Centre Controlling and Head of Planning & Reporting
Perform ad hoc analysis to Balance Sheet and P&L line items.
Leading a small team

Skillset

Excellent understanding of tax & accounting (IFRS)
Proven experience in process excellence
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent knowledge and experience of SAP
Experience with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

Master of Business Administration qualification
Further qualification ACCA
3+ years of professional experience in one of the BIG 4 audit companies or within a finance & controlling department of a leading global company

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Carrie Holland, James Lawn, Madeleine Kelly, Melissa Prescott, Natarlee Lawrence, Suya Rolph