Ayesa is a globally-oriented, forward-thinking company deeply committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, and sustainability. These principles form the bedrock of our dedication to our 11,300 employees and serve as the driving forces behind our spirit of innovation.
With a presence in 23 countries worldwide, Ayesa has earned a prominent international reputation in various engineering fields, including infrastructure, water conveyance and treatment systems, transportation, marine projects, waste management, aeronautics, and defense. Additionally, Ayesa is a well-established technology consultancy, specializing in facilitating the digital transformation of large corporations, particularly in the utilities sector, and providing technological solutions for public institutions.
As a technology and engineering firm, we complement our technological proficiency with the capacity to design physical infrastructures. This includes crafting distinctive buildings that imbue cities with character, designing iconic bridges that seamlessly blend into their surroundings, creating transportation systems such as high-speed roads, intelligent roadways, stations, and airports that serve as the backbone of regions, and engineering remotely controlled networks for energy and water distribution, driving urban and demographic development.
Position:
Reporting to the International CFO and to the Country Manager, the CFO for UK & Ireland will have a key role with responsibility for finance, tax, and legal issues. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the finance function of a multi-company international focused business. The CFO will also have responsibility for some operations in the Middle East, undertaken by our UK and Irish companies. Responsible for planning and management along with leading the financial function. This ranges from rigorous management and control of all economic and financial aspects, planning of financial strategies, overseeing of financial and accounting processes, and of budgeting, treasury, accounting, financing, management control and expenditure controls.
Key Responsibilities:
* Direct and manage all aspects of the Finance and Accounting functions ensuring smooth & timely execution of various accounting processes and reports.
* Oversee finance, tax, and legal issues.
* Responsible for reporting, auditing, statutory and financial, and control.
* Preparation, review, and finalisation of monthly accounts and reports to meet month-end reporting deadlines.
* Managing cashflows of the company.
* Monitoring the actual business performance, profitability and performance variance analysis against budgets.
* Continuous review of internal controls and procedures to ensure adequate financial and non-financial checks and balances are in place to safeguard the validity of the balance sheet.
* In coordination with business area and country manager, prepare the annual budget.
* Develop and manage financial forecasting, cash flow forecasting and budgeting processes.
Role Overview:
* Lead and develop the finance team.
* Ensure accounting and financial controls are applied consistently throughout the company.
* Provide objective and independent judgement on the financial decisions of the company.
* Responsible for the financial health of the company.
Requirements:
* Strong communication skills
* Excellent organizational and multitasking skills and the ability to prioritize workloads.
* Ability to work in a team
* Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
* A minimum of 5+ years in a similar role – essential in international companies.
* Experience working at Executive Level and advising and presenting information at all levels.
* SAP user is a must.
Other information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr