Finance Manager - ENVEA Global : Job Details

Introduction

ENVEA is one of the world's leading companies in the field of environmental and industrial instrumentation, analysis and measurement. Since it was founded in 1978, ENVEA has designed, manufactured and marketed equipment for the continuous measurement of ambient air, emissions and industrial processes, as well as data processing software.

Today, ENVEA has recognized expertise in its specialist fields, with a presence in over 100 countries.

A true flagship of French industry and a pioneer in technology, throughout its history ENVEA has placed environmental protection and sustainable innovation at the heart of the development of its measuring instruments, its strategy and its founding values.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Finance Manager to join California Analytical Instruments (CAI), a division of ENVEA Global. This role is pivotal in supporting the financial health and growth of CAI by managing all financial processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing strategic financial insights. The Finance Manager will report to the Finance Director, Americas, and play a key role in developing financial strategies, reporting, and analysis to optimize business performance.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): Lead financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning. Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to support business objectives and drive strategic decision-making.
• Work with various department heads to plan sales, manage OPEX, and to drive the
• financial plan throughout the fiscal year.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with ENVEA's reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, GAAP, and internal policies.
• Accounting and Month-End Close: Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
• Cost Control and Operational Efficiency: Work with CAI operational teams to identify and implement cost-saving measures and efficiencies. Perform detailed financial analysis on product lines, cost structures, and profitability.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure optimal liquidity. Forecast cash requirements and provide recommendations to optimize working capital.
• Manage day-to-day AR, AP, Inventory working capital and asset metric planning to optimize working capital.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Maintain and improve internal controls to mitigate financial risks.
• Team Leadership and Development: Manage a small finance team, promoting professional development, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage year-end financial audit and/or any other external audits and liaise with external advisors and auditors, reporting any findings to the Finance Director, Americas on a timely basis.
• Work with Finance Director Americas with regard to the statutory tax returns and compliance with tax authorities and other statutory bodies to ensure that the company is compliant with all related obligations.
• Financial Systems - Be an active member of project teams to ensure that Group financial systems are appropriate for the local business, statutory requirements, and the Group structure
• To drive forward change in the local business and systems processes.
• To ensure that all processes within the organisation are operated to Group standard and performed in the most efficient manner

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CPA preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in financial management, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial company. Experience with analytical instruments or environmental measurement industries is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills. Experience with LucaNet and/or similar financial consolidation tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of Standards: Strong understanding of US GAAP. Familiarity with French GAAP is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide insights.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Team Player: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, on-site role at CAI's facility. Some travel may be required to collaborate with Envea's regional and global finance teams.