Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Vacancy Number: req4300

Location: Concourse

Location Address:
800 Concourse Parkway
Birmingham, Alabama, 35244
United States

Closing Date: 31/12/2024

Be part of our journey

As a world leader in pharmaceutical excipients, vaccine adjuvants and lipid delivery systems for human and veterinary applications, Avanti Polar Lipid's technological expertise and commitment to innovative drug delivery solutions goes beyond standard requirements to help develop world-leading pharmaceutical and biologic products.

Our ideal person

As a business, it is really important to us that we find the best person for the job and that you have the best opportunity to succeed in the role. To help, we have outlined our expectations for the role and what core skills and experiences we require as well as what would make you an ideal fit. In turn, we hope this helps you evaluate if this is the right job for you.

Summary

Avanti is seeking a Finance Manager responsible for the day-to-day management of the accounts process up to and including the generation of financial accounts, site accounting processes, budgeting & reporting.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The management and maintenance of all accounts systems to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
• The generation and maintenance of all month end documents such as journals and reconciliations and to ensure that all documents are verified and signed off as necessary, while finalizing the month end accounts.
• Produce & present monthly and other periodic reports for the senior management team.
• Planning and organizing up to one year forward to ensure that all accounts and accounts related documents are generated, maintained and submitted on time.
• Identification and resolution of any discrepancies, which range from simple to complex, that are identified within accounts systems and processes.
• Coordinating the annual budget/forecast planning process whereby data is collated from all areas of the business to determine the strategic direction of the business for the next year, and then maintain and update throughout the year through the Forecast process.
• Analyze and track capital projects and expenditures including management reports.
• The job holder is a key point of contact during the internal and external audits and is expected to satisfactorily resolve any audit queries.
• Management and control of debtors to ensure that payment is received against invoices within payment terms, that credit limits are not exceeded and that the necessary is taken to recover old debts. This can involve difficult, sensitive discussions with customers in order to ensure that payment is received.
• Management and control of creditors to ensure that the value of creditors is maximised while paying within agreed payment terms.
• A wide range of routine decisions are taken on the accounts process, with others being escalated.
• Generation and submission of statutory returns.
• Required to review all tasks regularly so as to identify and recommend system / process improvements.
• In some locations, the role holder is required to manage a small team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Member of one of the following professional bodies preferred - CPA, CMA, ACA, ACCA, CGMA

Knowledge & Experience:

• A full understanding of the accounting process and principles.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment preferred
• In depth knowledge of corporate business procedures.
• The ability to work alone with a full work schedule in order to achieve tight deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills and tenacity to achieve results through the participation of others whenever necessary.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Communication Skills:

• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• All levels within the business, finance at customers and suppliers, Group Accounts, both internal and external audit teams, external tax service providers and solicitors for debt collection.
• Proportion of time between external and internal contacts: 15:85

Computer Skills:

• Great Plains and SAP experience preferred
• Strong MS Office skills - especially Excel and Power Point

Croda / Avanti recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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