Working in group finance reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be supporting the production of the company’s financial results and management information, with responsibility for control and compliance.

• Ownership of Group Overheads:
  • Managing the accurate and robust monthly accounting, quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting for the group overheads.
  • Supervising Group Overhead Accounting Team of 2.
  • Dealing with Group Overhead Budget Holders on progress against target and agreeing corrective action as necessary.
  • Reviewing Group Entity’s Balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Ensuring robust and efficient processes and procedures.
  • Overseeing preparation, signing and submission of central legal entity statutory accounts.
• Internal Group Reporting:
  • Assisting with preparation of the Monthly Finance Report, Board Report and Executive Pack.
  • Assisting with preparation of quarterly Audit Committee Key Judgement papers.
  • Ad hoc request for Senior Management and Board as required.
• External Group Reporting:
  • Assisting in the preparation of the Interim and Full year financial statements.
  • Assisting with preparation of financial slides for analyst presentations.
  • Preparing supplementary disclosures for notes to the financial statements.
  • Conducting impairment testing of investments and goodwill as required.
  • Liaising with external auditors on the above.
  • Preparing quarterly trading update packs.
• Control and Compliance:
  • Monitoring and influencing continued compliance with the key period end control file policy, drive ongoing improvement in the quality of balance sheet reconciliations and improve the process of review.
  • Assisting with ongoing maintenance and update of the Group Finance Manual and Group Delegated Authorities.
• Technical accounting projects:
  • Researching technical accounting issues as required.
  • Assisting with the implementation of major new accounting standards.
• Finance Graduates:
  • Line managing the new intake of Finance Graduates and continued enhancement of the Finance Graduate Programme.
• Supporting and managing the performance of the Group Finance Accounting Team.
• Ensuring the induction, management, performance appraisal and continued development of all direct reports.
• Travelling throughout the UK and working away from home as required.

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant.
• Good prioritisation and time-management skills.
• A pro-active, can-do approach to delivering robust information.
• Good written and presentation skills.
• Good business acumen with the ability to work within a complex and multi-disciplined environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Good MS office skills with a working knowledge of accounting systems in a large organisation.
• Hyperion knowledge is desirable.