Finance Manager, EMEA

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Your role will work with the wider Finance team to ensure that the daily financial activities of the company are running smoothly and are in line with longer term forecasts. You will play a critical role in ensuring the company’s finance & accounting functions are properly managed and that all internal and external reporting requirements are met on a timely basis. Your role will support broad company initiatives and interact with key internal and external stakeholders.

Your Duties

• Lead on the production of key accounting documentation for the UK Ireland finance team, including IFRS9 schedules, lease schedules and quarterly group reporting packs
• Lead on the production of the consolidation, plus production of the annual financial statements for the entities in scope (under FRS101, FRS102 and IFRS)
• Act as the key initial point of contact for all audits and across the various external audit teams and fiduciaries
• Work with the Financial Controller and FP&A team to support on budgeting & forecasting
• Partner with key stakeholders to ensure good communication and sharing of key information, supporting the operational & commercial teams by providing key insights to improve on performance and ensure spend is controlled
• Production of monthly/quarterly debt and investor reporting requirements, liaising with the Treasury and Operations teams as required;
• Manage the production / review of VAT & other tax returns (including capital allowance returns and RCT compliance) and onward submission to relevant tax authority; support on any queries, and liaison with external advisers.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of appropriate internal financial controls and risk management processes
• Ensure that the company’s internal financial control systems, processes and policies are complied with by all parts of the Company’s operations
• Support the business with ad hoc requests for data, insights, financial planning & analysis
• Lead, develop and motivate all direct reports, identifying training requirements and mentoring team members to perform to the best of their ability

To ensure success in the role, you should:

• Be a fully qualified accountant, ideally with post-qualification experience in a commercial environment
• Experience working within the audit function of an accountancy firm (ideally Big Four)
• Experience/knowledge of accounts production and (key) review of these – understanding the differences between presentation under FRS101, FRS102 and IFRS.
• Have experience of building and managing relationships with multiple stakeholders, including external advisers and auditors
• Have strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills across a variety of formats and styles
• Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, delivering to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Be skilled in working collaboratively, across different functions to achieve shared goals and deliver business objectives.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.