We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of collagen products for the food industry. We supply high quality edible films and coatings to over 1,000 customers in more than 100 countries, delivering our purpose of ‘Creating the Added Layer of Value’.

Primarily used by customers in the production of a wide variety of sausage and meat products, our aspirations reach way beyond our current products and services, and appeal to our natural curiosity to improve what we do.

As a global organisation, we currently employ around 2,000 people spanning the Americas, UK/EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. We offer careers in research and development, science and food technology, manufacturing and supply chain operations, engineering, sales, and a range of other business support functions. We are always seeking talented people to join the amazing colleagues we have, to keep growing our business.

Our mission is to sustainably utilise technology and biomaterial science-based solutions, to delight our customers. We are a business committed to the pursuit of better. The constant pursuit of what’s next, what’s needed, what’s possible now, and in the future. Do you want to be part of our journey?

About the role

As part of the R2R Function within the Global Business Services team, you will be responsible for all financial, management, statutory accounting, tax and reporting for the Devro Group of companies as well as partnering to the local businesses.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will have ownership for a specific entity or region. In addition, you will provide collaborative support across the full GBS R2R team when required.

This role will require flexibility during key finance deadline periods e.g. month-end and year-end.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate submission of all statutory financial and management accounting and reporting for the Devro Group according to Devro reporting and legal deadlines
• All fiscal and tax compliance reporting and submissions according to APAC requirements
• Timely and accurate submission of the monthly financials to the group finance team for consolidation
• Accountable for both internal and external audits including review of internal controls and policies
• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed monthly to a high standard, with timely resolution of any unreconciling items
• Protecting company assets by enforcing controls and company policies
• Manage cashflow for the business, provide periodic forecasts, monitor foreign currency exposures, and liaise with group treasury on hedging strategy
• Monthly entity Op Ex Cost analysis and escalation of any identified errors/issues
• Work with Supply Chain Finance to have oversight and understanding of the full trial balance
• Month-end and year-end reporting for the Devro Group including completing monthly management accounts, operating expenses, group projects, exceptional items, taxation and miscellaneous income and expense
• Working with with the GBS teams to ensure all I2C and P2P processes and sub ledgers for the Devro Group are managed effectively to have an efficient period close process
• Responsible for the clear and concise communication of company results to divisional finance and local management
• Support commercial activities by working directly with local management to measure, analyse and report on performance and profitability

About you

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CA desired)
• Previous experience working in a senior financial accounting role is essential, alongside knowledge and experience in IFRS
• Previous experience working in an accounting function for APAC region would be beneficial
• Previous experience of working in a manufacturing business is desirable
• Enthusiastic in leadership with excellent communication skills in English is essential
• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload and commitment to meet financial deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines in a busy environment
• Can work independently and in collaboration with team members
• IT literate with advanced Excel skills and finance system experience are essential, previous experience using JD Edwards would be beneficial

What do we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Opportunity for learning and development