Corporate Controller (Hybrid)

Imperial Tobacco Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Tobacco Group is seeking a qualified accountant to lead financial accounting, statutory reporting and financial planning for designated Group entities within a global finance environment.

You will provide IFRS guidance, manage balance sheet reviews and reconciliations, and partner with Tax, Treasury and internal audit to deliver high-quality reporting and strong controls across international teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting and IFRS reporting
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across functions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of financial accounting, statutory reporting, financial planning and control activities for designated Group entities
• Provide technical accounting expertise on complex Group restructuring and tax-related transactions
• Oversee financial controls, balance sheet reviews and reconciliations ensuring IFRS compliance
• Partner with Group Tax, Treasury, Legal, Finance Shared Services and international teams
• Manage relationships with internal and external auditors and support half-year and year-end processes
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives and cross-functional projects

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

If you thrive on solving challenging accounting problems, value collaboration and are looking to develop your career within a global finance environment, we'd love to hear from you.,

• Take ownership of financial accounting, statutory reporting, financial planning and control activities for designated Group entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
• Provide technical accounting expertise and guidance on complex Group restructuring, corporate reorganisations, tax-related transactions and changes to capital and funding structures.
• Oversee financial controls, balance sheet reviews and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with IFRS, Group accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Group Tax, Treasury, Legal, Finance Shared Services and international finance teams to support effective financial management, reporting and entity governance.
• Manage relationships with internal and external auditors, supporting half-year and year-end reporting processes and ensuring high-quality audit deliverables.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, system improvements and cross-functional projects, identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, controls and operational efficiency.
  

  Are you a qualified accountant who enjoys tackling complex financial challenges, applying technical expertise and working at the heart of a global organisation?

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent recognised professional qualification).
• Strong technical accounting experience, including practical knowledge of IFRS, statutory reporting and complex accounting matters within a corporate or professional services environment.
• Experience in financial accounting, controllership or audit, with the ability to independently assess complex financial issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Sound understanding of financial controls, balance sheet management, risk management and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders across different functions and seniority levels, communicating technical financial matters clearly and effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the confidence to manage competing priorities, contribute to complex projects and work collaboratively across international teams.
  

  We’re a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

• As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.
  

  In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.