Head of Finance Shared Service – UK & Ireland

Who we are

Every life is unique and so are you!

At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About the role

Purpose: To control Draeger’s finances and accounting records in accordance with internal and external regulatory requirements; to manage the UK/Ireland accounting Shared Service to provide an efficient and effective service to Draeger’s businesses in UK and Ireland; to provide accurate and timely reporting to local management and parent company in accordance with Group requirements.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

1.       All employees have a responsibility to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties. (Do not remove)

2.       To bring to life and role mode the WeLEAD behaviours: I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I deliver results and I embrace diversity.

3.       Monthly reporting to parent company in accordance with Group reporting requirements including achieving all required deadlines

4.       Manage the shared service accounting team, located at various Draeger UK sites; ensure the team is structured and resourced for maximum efficiency; ensure all team members are well motivated.

5.       Propose and implement processes and procedures in the finance function to drive efficiency and maximum value-for-money.

6.       Ensure any new controlling / accounting / tax / other finance procedures rolled out by parent company adhere to local requirements and adapt where required, ensuring that everyone is informed

7.       Ensure successful implementation of any new external accounting or tax standards and regulations, ensuring that everyone is informed

8.       Respond to requests for ad-hoc information and answer queries from Group Controlling / Finance

9.       Production of supporting schedules as required to External Auditors at both interim and annual audit

10.   Manage submission of returns to external bodies, for example HMRC and ONS.

11.   Participate as required in wider UK/Ireland Shared Services organisation

12.   Ad-Hoc Reporting and troubleshooting

13.   Provide cover and support for Finance Director as appropriate

The tasks and responsibilities above are typical of the duties the postholder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar nature and level may be required from time to time.

Shared responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

·         to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.

·         to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions

·         to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results

·         All expectations, tasks and responsibilities of this role relate to all Dräger Group entities in UK and Ireland

Reporting Relationships

Manager - Managing Director, UK Commercial

Size of team/environment - Accounts Shared Service (3 direct reports, whole team around 15 FTE)

Role Requirements

Education/Qualifications

Professional Accounting qualification

Degree-level or equivalent preferred

Related Experience 

Experience of managing a team (preferably split across different physical locations)

Able to work on own initiative and manage/prioritise workload

Ability to adhere to strict reporting deadlines

Ability to present complex financial information in an easy-to-understand way to colleagues at all levels

Previous experience within a similar role preferred

Skills, Special Competencies

Advanced Excel

Knowledge of SAP Finance module

Knowledge of current Accounting Standards & Practices

 Dräger‘s Benefits

 ·         27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days

·         Flexi scheme

·         Hybrid working available

·         Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance

·         Healthcare cash plan

·         Subsidised canteen

·         Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers

·         Cycle to Work

·         Gym membership discounts – up to 25%

·         Charity Giving scheme

Dräge‘s dedication

At Dräger we have a clear vision,  to be an organisation  with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.

We ensure candidates  with the required qualifications and experience will be considered  for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!.

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over 130 years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16,000 employees, we are committed to turning technology into ›technology for life‹.