Mandarin or Cantonese speaking Assistant Finance Manager

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

Mandarin or Cantonese speaking Assistant Finance Manager
Location: London
Hybrid work 1 day a week in the office
Salary: up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience
Ref: 4343FC

To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 4343FC

The company: A leading international food manufacturer serving retailers, distributors and foodservice partners in international markets

Main duties: Be responsible for driving the day-to-day finance operations, financial reporting, cash flow and controls while supporting the business performance and process improvements

The role:
- Lead and oversee the Accounts Payable function ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing and payments
- Manage month-end and year-end reporting including financial and management accounts.
- Oversee cash flow, banking activities and intercompany transactions ensuring effective financial management.
- Supervise finance and accounting operations within the business providing guidance and support to the wider team.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis identifying opportunities, risks and areas for improved performance.
- Maintain strong financial controls, tax compliance and audit processes ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and Group policies.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and companies Head Office providing clear financial information and supporting business decisions.
- Lead and support finance projects, system implementations and process improvements to enhance efficiency and drive continuous improvement.

The candidate:
- Fluent in English and Mandarin OR Cantonese (written and spoken) essential
- Degree in Finance / Accountancy or similar
- Professionally qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) necessary
- Experience working in a finance role is needed
- Strong experience across financial accounting, reporting, controls and cash flow management
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong commercial awareness.
- Highly organised, proactive and able to take ownership and work to deadlines.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills particularly Excel.
- SAP experience is desirable.
- Must have the right to work in the UK

The salary: up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience

French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.

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