Finance Manager Finance/Legal - Italy IDS is a leading in-vitro diagnostic solution provider to the clinical laboratory market. We develop, manufacture and market innovative immunoassays and automated immunoanalyser technologies to provide improved diagnostic outcomes for patients. IDS Italy is based in Spello and was founded in 1996 by Diametra, in 2014 the site became a subsidiary of IDS. Our site in Italy engages in the manufacturing, research and development of manual invitro diagnostics devices (ELISA). Activities at the Spello site include own brand production and OEM production of bulk supplies, unlabelled reagents, and customised packaging. In addition, The R&D team also engages in the development and customised design of in vitro diagnostic reagents for IDS automated instruments. Job Purpose Principal Accountabilities Management Management responsibility for finance in Spello Motivation and team retention, Team objective setting, appraisal and feedback Contribution to monthly Group Finance meetings including business updates, local finance developments etc. Accounting and Control Ensure monthly P&L and BS is prepared in accordance with IFRS and Group policies, within group reporting deadlines Ensure monthly and quarterly analysis packs are completed on time Participate in Monthly financial statement review calls Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are prepared and reviewed on a monthly basis Ensure sufficient processes are in place to ensure recoverability of all recorded assets, and completeness of all liabilities, including inventory and asset counts as required Explain contents of any unusual fluctuations in P&L and BS to group finance team and company management team as required Working capital management Insurance management in conjunction with group financial controller Ensure general best practice risk management policies are adopted Ensure accuracy of accounting for intercompany transactions, balances, loans and interest. Budget and Forecasting Prepare the annual budget for the Company entity and manage this through the review process with Group CEO and CFO Provide monthly variance analysis to Company budget holders, and work together to resolve adverse variances Provide quarterly reforecast of revenues and costs Implement cost efficiency projects where appropriate Taxation Correct accounting for corporation tax, payroll taxes and all other applicable Italian taxes Filing of all tax returns required by law Managing process of obtaining R&D credit (With input from external advisors if needed) Manage any tax enquiries / audits Ensu