Panasonic Manufacturing | Based on-site in Cardiff
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PMUK is looking for a Senior Manager to combine strategic financial leadership with overall accountability for the effective day-to-day operation of the Finance function, ensuring both long-term business success and operational excellence. The successful candidate will provide executive oversight of all core finance operations, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of month-end and year-end reporting, financial accounting, treasury management, tax compliance, audit activities, forecasting and statutory reporting requirements, whilst ensuring operational excellence across the Finance function through effective controls, governance and resource management.
The Finance Senior Manager is a key member of the PMUK leadership team, responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and commercial insight to support sustainable business growth, operational excellence and achievement of organisational objectives. Working closely with the Finance Director, Managing Director and wider leadership team, the role drives financial strategy, business performance, governance and organisational effectiveness across PMUK. The postholder acts as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, shaping strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis, risk management, business planning and performance management.
The role provides leadership for the Finance function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial services, a strong controls environment, continuous improvement and the development of a high-performing finance team capable of supporting the evolving needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Business Performance
- A senior member of the PMUK leadership team, contributing to the development and execution of business strategy and long-term organisational objectives.
- Partner with the Finance Director and Executive Leadership Team to drive sustainable growth, profitability and organisational performance.
- Provide strategic financial leadership, challenge and insight to support key business decisions, investment priorities and commercial opportunities.
- Lead the development of financial strategies that align with corporate objectives and support future business growth.
- Shape and influence organisational decision-making through the provision of high-quality analysis, forecasting and business intelligence.
- Drive a culture of value creation, accountability and performance management across PMUK.
- Lead financial evaluation of strategic projects, acquisitions, capital investments, operational initiatives and business transformation programmes.
- Support the identification and execution of opportunities for business improvement, operational efficiency and cost optimisation.
Financial Governance & Risk Management
- Ensure the organisation maintains a strong financial control environment, effective governance arrangements and compliance with all statutory, regulatory and Group requirements.
- Provide executive oversight of financial risk management, cash flow, working capital and organisational financial resilience.
- Act as a key adviser on financial, commercial and operational risks facing the business.
- Ensure effective management of internal and external audit activities and implementation of audit recommendations.
- Lead the continuous review and enhancement of financial policies, systems, processes and controls.
- Support the Board and Finance Director in maintaining effective governance and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Financial Planning & Performance
- Lead the annual business planning, budgeting and forecasting processes across PMUK.
- Establish robust KPI frameworks that provide meaningful insight into business performance and strategic objectives.
- Monitor organisational performance against budgets, forecasts and key performance indicators.
- Provide forward-looking financial analysis and recommendations to improve profitability, efficiency and return on investment.
- Ensure effective allocation of resources to support organisational priorities and business growth plans.
Leadership & Organisational Development
- Provide inspirational leadership to the Finance function, creating a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
- Develop organisational capability through effective succession planning, talent development and leadership coaching.
- Lead and develop Finance Team Leaders and senior finance professionals, ensuring appropriate resource planning and capability development.
- Promote collaborative working across departments, positioning Finance as a trusted strategic business partner.
- Champion change initiatives and support organisational transformation programmes.
Stakeholder Management & Executive Influence
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, Board members, Group functions, external auditors, regulators and key business stakeholders.
- Present financial performance, risks and opportunities clearly and effectively to executive and Board-level audiences.
- Influence decision-making through credible challenge, commercial acumen and evidence-based recommendations.
- Represent Finance in senior leadership forums and cross-functional strategic initiatives.
Key Activities
- Delivery of PMUK financial strategy and performance objectives.
- Leadership and effectiveness of the Finance function.
- Financial governance, compliance and control frameworks.
- Annual business planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Organisational performance reporting and financial insight.
- Financial risk management and business resilience.
- Development of a high-performing finance team.
- Audit outcomes and regulatory compliance.
- Driving continuous improvement and transformation initiatives.
- Oversight of month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial reporting processes.
- Management of treasury, cash flow, working capital and foreign exchange activities.
- Coordination of internal and external audit programs and statutory reporting obligations.
- Leadership of tax compliance, accounting standards and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Approval and governance of key financial transactions, expenditure and control processes.
Essential Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
- Significant post-qualification experience within a senior financial leadership position.
- Experience operating as part of a senior leadership or executive management team.
- Demonstrable experience influencing strategic business decisions through financial and commercial insight.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
- Experience leading organisational planning, budgeting and business performance processes.
- Proven ability to lead organisational change, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic, operational and financial priorities.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, including Board-level engagement.
- Strong people leadership capabilities with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
- Ability to work under pressure and plan / prioritise workload.
- Takes ownership, flexible, engaged and committed.
- Proactive and innovative approach to problem solving.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Where it may be required for a visa application – Advanced English, e.g., English Level B2 or equivalent. Please note that individual circumstances differ and this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Desirable Requirements
- Manufacturing sector experience.
- SOX compliance experience.
- Experience working within a multinational organisation.
- Oracle ERP experience.
- Experience supporting business transformation or major capital investment programmes.
Working Hours: 07:45 – 16:30 Monday – Thursday, 07:45 – 13:30 Friday.
- Company pension contributions of up to 10%.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Monthly car allowance and fuel allowance.
- Early finish on a Friday.
- Free parking on site.
- Annual leave entitlement of 24 days (+ bank holidays), increasing up to 30 (+ bank holidays) with service.
- Death in service benefit of 4x annual salary.
- Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, bereavement, adoption, surrogacy, and sickness.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Long Service Awards.
- On-site canteen.
- Exclusive 'Staff Sales' site for Panasonic products.
- Training and development opportunities.
- 'Refer a Friend' recruitment scheme.
Panasonic is one of the largest and leading electronic product manufacturers in the world. The depth and variety of our research capabilities, manufacturing expertise, high quality and sophisticated products have remained strong since 1918. Our mission is to create the Panasonic business of "tomorrow." By integrating business, technology, and creativity, we will realize ideal lifestyles and societies solving social issues globally. Learn more about Sustainability at Panasonic.
Panasonic Manufacturing UK Ltd. (known as PMUK) established itself in Cardiff in 1974 and has prided itself on providing quality products to provide enhanced living for our customers, always making people central to our activities. Focusing on our innovative electronics technology, we strive to provide a wide variety of products, systems, and services in various spaces and areas, such has homes, communities, businesses, and automobiles.
PMUK is currently home to the
Home Appliance Division (HAD), which focuses on the cooking appliance market and is specifically involved in the design, development, and production of high-quality microwave ovens.
Within Panasonic, we are guided by our Basic Business Philosophy. In our efforts to put this Philosophy into practice, our Panasonic Leadership Principles provide a set of behavioural guidelines for each and every employee to follow. Candidates are advised that both the Basic Business Philosophy and the Panasonic Leadership Principles may be part of the interview process.
Please find here more information about Panasonic as an employer.
Fairness and equality are in our DNA. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where people feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We want to ensure that our people are respected for who they are as individuals, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community. We are committed to promoting inclusion for the success of our business.
Panasonic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, or any other characteristics.
PMUK Human Resources
Elin Grey: [email protected]
