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The Information Systems/Technology function also reports to this role with a dotted line to the Sr Manager for IT.\nSpecific Responsibilities\nEnsure that all Howmet & UK statutory requirements are met\nEnsure compliance with SOX and ASAT requirements \nOverseeing Insurance and Risk Management at a local level and ensuring business compliance with Corporate Procedures and Policies \nStrategic business & financial forecasting and planning. Preparation of the Annual Operating Budgets, monitoring of actual performance against these and preparation of rolling forecasts going forward in line with Corporate requirements\nEnsuring control of Working Capital, producing weekly rolling Cashflow Forecasts, and monitoring / controlling against targets\nBalance sheet control and reconciliation\nProduction of Management Accounts and presenting information to HFS management team\nControl and co-ordination of financial month end in line with Corporate Timetable \nProfit and Loss analysis \nAnalysis and reporting of KPI’s\nCompletion of quarterly forecasts\nMaintaining/reporting of Capital Asset Registers and physical audit update\nReview & approval of payroll costs\nCo-ordination with shared services on GL, AR, AP and Credit \nReview of manufacturing variances and completion of appropriate investigative work\nFacilitation and management of the capital request process assist with the preparation and evaluation of Capital Expenditure proposals and submission of these in accordance with Corporate Procedures and guidelines\nCompletion of internal and statutory reporting, and associated schedules. Maintaining accurate financial records, producing Management Accounts / Month End/ Year End Reports and Statutory Accounts in line with Corporate Timetable/ Policy and Procedure requirements. Demonstrating compliance with all Statutory and legislative requirements. \nEffective communication with the HMRC to ensure timely completion of reporting and returns, and compliance with UK Tax Legislation.\nCompletion of periodic costing reviews. Maintaining accurate Product Cost Data to support business decision making.\nAssisting with the preparation of Quotations / Tenders regarding business enquiries / opportunities. \nFull leadership of the Finance & IT team, to include performance management & evaluation, coaching, monitoring and administering time and attendance and expenses. \nCompany Responsibilities\nMaintain full compliance with Howmet policies and procedures and conduct all activities in accordance with the Howmet Code of Conduct\nDemonstrate a knowledge of and commitment to Howmet Business Systems principles and techniques.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nExperience & Background\nDemonstrable high standard of numeracy, literacy and rational thinking\nCommercial acumen\nFamiliarity in working with exchange rates\nExperience of managing others\nWorking in a medium to large organisation\nWorking to tight deadlines with financial reporting\nFinancial reporting both internally & externally\nAdapting to a continually changing environment\nCreating reports and analysis investigative work\nWorking knowledge of the IS/IT function\nCompetencies\nAble to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization\nHigh levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nCommercially aware with a strong understanding of business operations\nProactive approach with the ability to identify and implement improvements\nOrganised, methodical and able to work to tight deadlines\nConfident decision-maker with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach\nAdaptable and comfortable working in a changing business environment\nStrong attention to detail whilst maintaining a wider strategic perspective\nExcellent working knowledge of MS office, expert in Excel\nLeadership Behaviours\nLeading PeopleProvides clear direction, sets expectations and motivates the team to achieve objectives.\n\nDeveloping OthersIdentifies development needs, coaches team members and supports succession planning.\n\nAccountabilityTakes ownership of decisions, results and the performance of the finance function.\n\nCommunicationCommunicates financial information clearly and adapts communication to different audiences.\n\nCollaboration\nWorks effectively with Operations, HR, Sales and other business functions.\n\nContinuous Improvement\nChallenges existing processes and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.\n\nStrategic Thinking\nUnderstands the wider business strategy and aligns financial priorities accordingly.\n\n Qualified Accountant with CIMA","description_format":"text","description_chars":5008,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Aerospace Manufacturing","Metals & Metallurgy","Automotive Components"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-13T22:11:00Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"GB","licensed_sponsor":true,"adverts_offering_sponsorship_24m":0,"sanctioned_now":false,"evidence":"Licensed UK visa sponsor (Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker)","filings_12m":null,"filings_prev_12m":null,"green_card_filings_12m":null,"median_offered_wage_usd":null,"route":"Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker; 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