Finance Manager - EMEA

In this role you will drive accurate monthly close for Farnell EMEA, focusing on inventory valuation and gross margin. You will lead the Margin Accountant and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, while ensuring SOX compliance and timely period-end reporting. The role blends routine controls with varied, impactful tasks in a dynamic, hybrid environment. You’ll contribute to continuous improvement and support the Senior Finance Manager when needed.

• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday
• Free onsite parking
• Flexible hybrid working
• Reward schemes – EV Car Scheme
• Open-door management policy

• Ensure accurate monthly Gross Margin Accounting for Farnell EMEA
• Own inventory valuation and related SOX requirements
• Line management of the Margin Accountant
• Collaborate with wider business on inventory and Gross Margin issues and drive resolutions
• Prepare journal entries, accruals/prepayments and finance-related queries
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and reviews
• Lead month-end reviews and period-end close
• Coordinate with Overseas BPO to resolve escalated issues
• Highlight and address accounting risks and issues promptly
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Support Deputise for Senior Finance Manager when required
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 8+ years in a relevant accounting role
• Experience in general ledger and financial records across multiple entities
• Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency
• Solid understanding of control environments and month-end close
• Experience with inventory and gross margin accounting
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels
• Capable of managing own workload to meet tight deadlines
• Practical, self-starter attitude and ability to work independently

• strong time management
• organisational skills
• attention to detail
• Excel data manipulation
• financial reporting and analysis
• month-end close