Finance Manager (Maternity Cover)

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Gillingham, Kent, England, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
Automotive • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage the finance team covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities. Lead monthly and annual financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, audit coordination, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and financial control. Support working capital improvement, capital project proposals, asset and liability administration, process documentation, reporting system improvements, and management decision-making. Liaise with the finance shared service center and provide support to the Financial Controller.
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ABOUT US


PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.  

 

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. 

 

At PHINIA, we provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. 

 

Our Culture  

PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. 

 

Career Opportunities  

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

JOB PURPOSE

This position is to cover maternity for 12-14 months.
The Finance Manager role revolves around supporting both the site Financial Controller and the Finance team in the production of monthly and annual reporting and ensuring specifically that there is understanding of process, policy and compliance responsibilities. Responsible for co-ordinating the updating and documenting of current processes alongside this. Responsible for coordination of both external and internal audit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

  • To manage a team (AP and AR and GL) and ensure delivery of all Financial elements
  • To take responsibility for accurate financial reporting to strict deadlines; input into the budget/forecast process
  • Manage and control production of the monthly Balance Sheet forecast and provide details and accurate variance analysis
  • To liaise with external and internal auditors to ensure robust processes and respond with required data requests
  • Ensure the site is Sarbannes Oxley compliant.
  • Assist with maintaining and continuously developing accurate and timely reporting systems which meaningfully analyse and interpret the financial performance of the site
  • Continue to help develop robust forecasting process, including Budget and Plan years for Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash flow, and FX.  Report Risks & Opportunities and key Initiatives to deliver
  • Support Management Team with information, analysis & guidance to allow strong Financial Control
  • Work to improve the Site’s Working Capital Cycle
  • The role will be heavily compliance based.
  • Support the preparation of Capital Project Proposals
  • To administer the Company’s assets and liabilities in accordance with the established financial controls and accounting policies of the Company.
  • Supervision of Finance team, covering for and supporting the Controller in this activity.
  • Liaison with Finance Shared Service Centre in Krakow (GBS)
  • Approvals
  • Other tasks and responsibilities as required

Skills

  • Strong compliance skillset
  • Good level of excel skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Knowledge of VAT return preparation
  • Strong accounting skills
  • Good experience of Financial reporting in a multinational company environment
  • Good understanding of all areas of P&L and Balance sheet
  • Ability to understand, evaluate and implement improvements in current processes

Experience & Qualifications

Mandatory

  • Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA with a good number of years relevant experience
  • Experience in forecast modelling
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Desirable

  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment

WHAT WE OFFER

We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value. 

We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed. 

WHAT WE BELIEVE

  • Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers 

  • Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively 

  • Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional 

  • Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse 

  • Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right 

  • Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results

SAFETY

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!  

We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP 

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.

NO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS FROM RECRUITERS & VENDORS

Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

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PHINIA makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website.  To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by PHINIA. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact PHINIA through PHINIA’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.

Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com.

Skills Required

  • Qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA accountant with relevant professional experience
  • Experience in forecast modeling
  • Strong compliance, accounting, analytical, and financial reporting skills
  • Good Microsoft Excel skills
  • Knowledge of VAT return preparation
  • Understanding of profit and loss statements and balance sheets
  • Ability to evaluate and implement process improvements
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment

PHINIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PHINIA and has not been reviewed or approved by PHINIA.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical coverage includes comprehensive preventive care, chronic‑condition support, mental‑health initiatives, and fitness incentives such as gym memberships. In some locations, completing wellness steps can reduce paycheck premiums to very low or zero.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings feature a 401(k) with strong employer contributions alongside company‑managed savings and long‑term incentive programs. Governance by a Compensation Committee indicates structured, competitive retirement support.
  • Affordable Benefits Health plan design allows notably low out‑of‑pocket paycheck costs when wellness criteria are met. This structure can materially lower the total cost of coverage for participants.

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The Company
HQ: Auburn Hills, MI
3,102 Employees
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

At PHINIA, we know the actions we take today have a profound impact on the world we’ll live in tomorrow. That’s why we focus every day on improving fuel efficiency and performance, while also investing in the future for a more sustainable tomorrow. Today, we are creating fuel systems, electrical systems and aftermarket parts that are efficient and premium-quality. This ensures that combustion engines run at peak performance, as cleanly as possible – keeping vehicles and industrial applications running efficiently so fewer resources are spent on building new ones before they’re truly needed. With our remanufacturing programs and product designs that facilitate recyclability, we continue to build a circular model of sustainability. For a cleaner tomorrow, PHINIA is investing in a spectrum of alternative fuels that have planet-enhancing potential. Fuels like hydrogen, ethanol and methanol have the power to dramatically reduce carbon emissions, transforming transportation and protecting the Earth. At PHINIA, we are constantly moving toward greater sustainability, and we use advanced technologies to explore promising possibilities. We spark change today, and we keep that momentum going – toward carbon-free combustion for tomorrow

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