• Own the end-to-end financial close process and delivery of accurate, timely monthly management accounts for assigned entities. • Serve as the primary finance contact and business partner for the CEO(s) of the relevant business(es), providing financial insight and support for operational decisions. • Maintain a strong control environment — ensuring policies, procedures, and compliance obligations are met at all times. • Coordinate and manage statutory audits and regulatory filings for assigned entities. • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll accounting, intercompany, and reconciliations. • Responsible for budgeting and forecasting. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes, embracing digital tools and automation to increase efficiency and accuracy. • Own and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for assigned entities, ensuring completion within agreed timelines. • Prepare accurate and complete monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. • Deliver monthly financial reporting packs to the Head of Finance and the entity CEO(s), with clear variance analysis and commentary. • Ensure all financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS/local GAAP as applicable) and group policies. • Review and sign off on all key account reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and journal entries as part of the close process. • Maintain a close-process checklist and ensure consistent execution each period. • Act as the primary finance business partner to the CEO(s) of assigned entities, building a strong working relationship based on trust, candor, and commercial awareness. • Provide timely, relevant financial analysis to support the CEO's operational decisions — including pricing, cost management, headcount, and investment decisions. • Challenge assumptions and results constructively, bringing financial discipline to business planning discussions. • Translate financial data into clear, accessible narratives for non-finance stakeholders. • Participate in leadership meetings and business reviews as the finance representative. • Lead the preparation of the annual budget for assigned entities in coordination with the CEO and in line with group timelines and formats. • Prepare and maintain rolling forecasts, updating assumptions based on actual performance and business developments. • Monitor performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances and driving corrective actions with the business. • Prepare budget vs actual analysis and present findings to the Head of Finance and entity CEO(s). • Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors for assigned entities, coordinating all audit requests and ensuring a smooth, efficient audit process. • Prepare or review statutory financial statements and supporting schedules required for annual audits. • Ensure all statutory filings (corporate tax, VAT, payroll, local regulatory) are completed accurately and on time. • Maintain an audit-ready control environment year-round, proactively identifying and addressing control gaps. • Liaise with external tax advisors and legal counsel on compliance matters as required. • Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions. • Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly with supporting documentation. • Maintain and enforce strong internal financial controls, policies, and procedures. • Identify and remediate control weaknesses, escalating material issues to the Head of Finance. • Oversee intercompany billing, reconciliations, and elimination entries for assigned entities. • Monitor entity-level cash flow and working capital on an ongoing basis, flagging risks to the Head of Finance and entity CEO proactively. • Manage AR collections and AP payment cycles to optimise cash and working capital. • Prepare cash flow forecasts as required and maintain visibility over short-term liquidity. • Support bank account management and payment approvals at the entity level. • Identify opportunities to streamline and automate finance processes — including close, reporting, reconciliations, and AP/AR — leveraging available tools and technology. • Document and maintain up-to-date finance procedures and process maps for assigned entities. • Support the adoption of group-wide finance systems, tools, and reporting standards. • Contribute ideas for AI-assisted or automated workflows to reduce manual effort and improve data quality. • Monthly management accounts and reporting packs — on time and to standard • Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close completed within agreed deadlines • Annual budget and rolling forecasts for assigned entities • Statutory financial statements prepared and audit-ready • Annual audit coordinated and completed with no material findings • All statutory filings (tax, VAT, payroll) submitted on time • Balance sheet fully reconciled and signed off each period • Cash flow forecast and working capital monitoring • Finance process documentation maintained and up to date • Regular financial updates and business partner support to entity CEO(s)