Regional Cfo

As our new Interim Regional CFO you’ll be providing financial leadership to the Scott Bader Middle East, India, China, Australia and South East Asian teams.

You will continually raise the quality and focus of financial reporting, business performance and optimise the liquidity position.

You’ll develop and lead a high-quality team that continually provides a high level of service to fellow colleagues, customers, suppliers and all other stakeholders.

**Some of your key responsibilities**:

- You’ll manage the preparation for the annual financial audit for all regional Entities, act as the key contact and ensure all necessary supporting information is available.
- You will ensure the filing of all statutory accounts; tax returns and other required tax and statistical information is completed accurately and on time.
- You’ll develop and maintain robust internal control procedures in line with Group and Local policies, ensure appropriate insurances as determined at a group level are in place to safeguard the assets of company.
- You will own and manage the quarterly forecast and budget process for the Scott Bader Group. Ensure the management and communication of timetables, processes and templates for completion and oversee the completion of data submissions.You’ll Review the consolidation and support the Group CFO in the completion of the forecast and budget packs for review and submission to the GLT and Group Board.

**What do I need to be successful in this role?**
- We would love for you to have experience in managing & supervising a financial accounting department preferably in a regional manufacturing environment.
- A recognised formal accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CA/CS).
- Commercial experience including compilation of project plans, JV’S and/or investment opportunities would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of shipping / banking / customs/ transfer pricing formalities highly desirable.An enquiring mind with a drive to succeed, deliver excellence and effectively manage change.

**What’s in it for me?**
- A competitive salary alongside being included in our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus schemes reinforce the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.
- Inclusion in our group medical insurance, group personal accident subsidised by Scott Bader, alongside free membership to our employee assistance programme.
- Annual medical check-ups, ensuring our colleagues health is a priority.
- Employee Provident fund alongside our Scott Bader gratuity scheme.
- 21 days annual leave entitlement plus 12 Public HolidaysWe offer all our employees one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which is fully paid. Alongside this, if you are thinking about fundraising for your favourite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of INR 51,762 in any one year.

**Who are Scott Bader?**

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.

We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited - in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

**Diversity & Inclusion**

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.