Actylis is a global solutions provider with over 75 years of experience, specializing in streamlining the management of critical ingredients and raw materials for our business partners.

We offer both sourcing and manufacturing solutions tailored to meet diverse and evolving needs, ensuring a reliable, agile, and secure supply network. Our commitment to customization allows us to create flexible solutions, whether it’s a unique specification, custom packaging, or tailored logistics strategies.

With deep expertise in quality and regulatory compliance, sourcing and logistics management, analytical services, and R&D support, we reduce complexities and mitigate risks, empowering our partners to focus on growing their business.

In furtherance of that goal, Actylis is seeking new members of the team. This expansion, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for challenge and growth, make Actylis the ideal place to work and thrive. We hope you’ll consider joining us!

DEPARTMENT: Finance

POSITION SUMMARY: The Finance Manager is responsible for all UK accounting for monthly and year-end financial statements, tax and business partnering activities on costs, sales, capex, cash, forecasts, budgets and internal controls.

REPORTS TO: Head of Finance UK & Ireland and dotted line to Site Director

PREPARED DATE: 27th January 2025

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• US Reporting – monthly, year end,
• Statutory accounts, Corporation Tax, VAT, Payroll, Audit
• Cash, Working Capital and Treasury Management (including weekly forecasts, FX) and Tax Planning / Compliance
• Management accounting, information, analysis, variances, trends, business drivers, reporting (link into market, product).
• Financial Planning & Analysis – Sales, GM and SG&A - Forecast and Budgets, Bridges etc
• Support, financial advice and sounding board to Site Director to enable more informed decision-making capability
• Business Partner to Sales, Operations, Logistics, R&D, IT and HR etc
• KPI’s / Balanced Scorecard - operational and financial at appropriate frequency
• Profit improvement – revenue increase, cost efficiency / reduction
• Profitability analysis – product, customer, ex R&D, operational efficiencies
• Product Costing system
• Modelling, Investment appraisals / DCF / spend control (including capex)
• Relationships with external and internal stakeholders (including Bank and Pensions)
• Risk Management – business risk, insurance, internal controls, fraud
• Processes, practices and controls – efficient and effective to meet business needs
• Systems – financial and business (ERP), including upgrade / implementation
• Corporate Governance and Company Secretarial contact

ANCILLARY TASKS:

• Execute any additional tasks as required
• Attend training as required
• Assist other employees as necessary
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained at all times
• Maintain workspace in a neat and tidy fashion
• Participate in site projects as required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years' experience in a lead Finance position, preferably as part of a US Group, spanning multiple markets/ sectors
• Professional Accountancy qualification (Chartered, Management, Certified)
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC.:

• Statutory accounting and tax knowledge including management of audit process
• Track record of initiating, driving, developing, and implementing strategies and plans relating to outcomes and impact
• ERP systems – implementation, processes, improvements
• Projects – multi-disciplined experience and delivery
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Experience of working in a manufacturing / distribution / matrix management organization
• Professional Accountancy qualification (Chartered, Management, Certified)
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
• Competent with MS office applications
• Fluent English

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• TBC

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made where necessary. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Actylis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Actylis US does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.