Senior Finance Manager - Americas

Senior Finance Manager - Americas

Location:

Warrington, GB, WA3 6UT
(Hybrid)

Contract type:
Permanent

Brand: RS Integrated Supply

Function:
Finance

The Senior Finance Manager role is a newly created position and is a key to delivering a Finance Centre of Excellence based in one location in Warrington. Taking responsibility for a business region the role will provide full responsibility for accounting and reporting the monthly, quarterly and annual outcomes.

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP)
• Ensure a robust end to end month end process, including compliance to the timetable, task list, journal standards and approval process, balance sheet reports, process documents and improvement projects
• Present financial results and insights to senior finance leadership
• Manage the integrity of month end numbers by gaining a full understanding of the business system SYNC to gain deep knowledge of the Goods Receipts and Accrued Income postings
• Own the collaboration with the RSIS Finance Operations, Commercial and FP&A functions for the relevant markets
• Manage balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Provide clear financial insights and commentary to senior stakeholders
• Support audit processes (internal and external) and resolve findings
• Manage financial risks and ensure adherence to governance standards
• Drive consistency and standardisation across finance processes
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals
• Drive a high-performance culture with clear accountability and delivery focus
• Support talent development and succession planning
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and reporting quality
• Support finance transformation initiatives, including system implementations
• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and reporting tools

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong systems knowledge (e.g., ERP, planning tools, Excel/Power BI)
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Experience in financial control and audit environments
• A team player who enjoys collaborating, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Change management experience desired with the ability to assess and improve day to day accounting operations and systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience leading teams and driving change