Finance Manager

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

Our UK & Ireland financial accounting team are responsible for maintaining the balance sheets for our legal entities, monthly group reporting and the preparation of financial statements for compliance purposes, as well as managing external audits and internal controls.  The team have a rare opportunity for a meticulous and determined Finance Manager to join them.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity based out of our head office in Ashby de la Zouch.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Reporting into the Head of Financial Accounting you will be responsible for:

• Preparing financial statements for a number of CEVA legal entities in accordance with FRS 101 or 102.
• Managing the external audit process, being the key contact and providing required information in a timely basis to ensure that filing deadlines are met.
• Establishing and reviewing internal controls, in particular ensuring there is a robust balance sheet reconciliation review process in place.
• Reconciling intercompany balances between UKI entities and other group entities and investigating and resolving mismatches.
• Assisting the tax team in collating information to prepare the CT600s.
• Assisting the tax team with VAT reconciliations.
• Ensuring that internal teams comply with all aspects of accounting control by adhering to CEVA Group policy.
• Assisting with due diligence and acquisition accounting.
• Assisting with complex technical accounting with regards to restructures.
• Assisting with the approval of payments where required.
• Being involved in other adhoc projects.
• Challenge and continually review processes, practices, and principles to ensure we are improving and implementing standards.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

This role requires someone who has significant audit experience, preferably in a Top 20 audit practice, as well as experience in preparing financial statements under FRS 101 & 102 using Excel and Word.

You will be ACCA/ACA qualified and have proven experience in financial accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and a strong understanding of internal controls.

It is crucial that you can make decisions and operate independently on multifaceted issues and business requirements. You will have a strong analytical skillset able to distil large amounts of complex data and present this into a reasonable and readable format, therefore experience of MS Excel and financial systems is required.

You will be a natural communicator who can build strong working relationships, influence, motivate and lead others. It would also be desirable that you have worked within a large organisation with complex accounting processes and systems. 

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates  in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for  every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.