Finance Manager - Reporting
Global FMCG Company
£75,000 + 20% bonus & great benefits
South West London
Hybrid 3 days office pw
This is an excellent opportunity for either an Audit Manager (/Assistant Manager) looking for their 1st move into Industry, or someone in Industry who has trained in Practice.
Responsibilities
- Co-ordinate the monthly financial close process for all UK finance service / holding companies. Prepare their trial balance, with detailed account analysis ensuring that all transactions are correctly recorded and reported. Ensure all Internal timetables are adhered to, including deadlines for quarterly reporting packages. Input key elements to the "A&SP" and "LE/TDT" planning processes. Regular liaison with local senior management and Corporate Finance teams.
- As local UK Treasury contact, be responsible for Bank account management including updates to bank signatory lists, online platform access and ensuring that loan documentation is kept up-to-date.
- Lead role in the preparation of the annual statutory financial statements of all holding / service UK based companies under IFRS, including preparation of external disclosure notes and detailed investment impairment review discounted cash flow models for key subsidiaries, ensuring legislative and regulatory compliance. Using detailed knowledge of IFRS and business model, prepare technical accounting position papers to assist the audit process where required. Act as the key point of contact for all key external audit matters.
- Undertake ad hoc finance project work, including accounting aspects of all UK corporate restructurings (including entity acquisitions, disposals, dividend streams and financing arrangements), working in partnership with other relevant functions (notably tax, legal and treasury). Represent the UK in group-wide strategic finance initiatives designed to enhance financial reporting processes and efficiency.
- Responsible for executing and evidencing a number of SOX and "operational" internal controls at the entity level within the Global Reference Model.
Who we are looking for:
- Qualified Accountant - ACA (3+ years PQE)
- Big Four Background - Ideal
- Good practical knowledge of IFRS reporting standards
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to influence and engage senior stakeholders confidently
- Challenging Mindset
- Proactive and open to change, with a willingness to reengineer and improve processes