Overview

Reporting to the European Financial Controller, the Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing a finance team, driving financial reporting and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations for multiple legal entities. You will also lead audits, manage the month-end close, and be involved in SAP S/4HANA testing and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to ensure all team members are performing effectively.
• Manage the preparation of balance sheets, P&L statements and other financial statements and reports for various legal entities.
• Take a hands-on role in month-end close processes, working to strict deadlines.
• Lead and liaise with external auditors on audits and statutory reporting across three jurisdictions.
• Responsible for ensuring the successful day to day finance operations including employee expenses, cash management, VAT and tax processes across a number of European countries, customer rebates and payroll, while maintaining a high level of internal controls.
• Assist in leading team members through system testing and implementation of an SAP system upgrade in 2025.
• Participate in cross-location standardisation and special documentation projects within the EU region.
• Identify, develop and drive continuous improvement as local lean leader.
• Report to the European Financial Controller.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant: Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong GL Accounting & VAT Expertise: Extensive background in general ledger accounting and European VAT.
• SAP Experience: Proven experience with SAP, ideally with SAP S/4HANA.
• Audit Expertise: Solid understanding of audit processes, particularly across multiple jurisdictions.
• Leadership & People Management: Demonstrated ability to manage and develop finance teams.
• Multi-tasking & Deadline Driven: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong analytical skills and a commercial mindset, with a desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication.
• Proven ability to use his/her own initiative while at the same time work well as a team player.

About SRAM

SRAM LLC is one of the world's largest suppliers of components to the bike industry. Established in Chicago in 1987, SRAM continues to promote cycling through its products, its advocacy, and its employees who are dedicated to improving the cycling experience. Today, SRAM employs more than 5,000+ employees, in 20+ locations, across 10+ countries. SRAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.