Finance Business Partner - Commercial

Provide support across all finance functional areas, providing direct support to the CFO, with oversight of the payroll, accounts receivables and accounts payables portfolios.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide support across all finance functional areas, providing direct support to the CFO, with direct oversight of the payroll, accounts receivables and accounts payables portfolios.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial/Reporting

• Partners with the CFO and Senior Managers in the business to provide strategic recommendations supported by financial analysis and projections and revenue/expense analysis.
• Develops, implement and monitor the financial and accounting strategies, policies and procedures of the company to ensure that the organization achieves its financial and accounting strategic goals and operational objectives.
• Designs and implement a framework to drive financial acumen and accountability across the organization; provide timely and meaningful financial analyses to aid decision making.
• Advises on contract negotiations from a financial impact perspective.
• Ensures the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports

Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP):

• Manages and supervises the Accounts Receivable (AR) function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of customer invoices, - collections, and reconciliations.
• Oversees the Accounts Payable (AP) function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to optimize cash flow, minimize credit risk, and improve collections efficiency.

Treasury:

• Manages treasury activities including cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and investment strategies to optimize liquidity and minimize financial risk.
• Monitors and analyses market trends, interest rates, and currency fluctuations to inform treasury decisions and mitigate financial exposure.

Payroll:

• Leads the payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions, tax filings, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with HR and other departments to address payroll-related inquiries, resolve issues, and implement process improvements.

Intercompany Transactions:

• Oversees intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and settlements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to streamline intercompany processes, improve transparency, and mitigate intercompany risks.

General Ledger (GL) Management:

• Maintains the integrity of the General Ledger (GL) by overseeing journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Ensures compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements related to GL activities.

Other:

• Assist in monthly/annual stock taking as needed
• Promote safety awareness and the development of a Safety Culture within the company
• Liaise with external customers/contractors/suppliers as and when necessary
• Compliance with all EIGL Policies
• Any other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Completed ACCA, CPA or Certification
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field
• 5 years experience in a similar role
• 3 years managerial experience/leading a team
• 5 years experience working in the manufacturing industry