Finance Manager, Accounting

ACCA Careers; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to join their dynamic EMEA Accounting team in London. This pivotal role involves overseeing the controllership and accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, and implementing process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess extensive accounting experience and relevant certifications, with a strong focus on cross-border projects and stakeholder collaboration. If you thrive in a fast-paced international environment and are passionate about driving financial excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in accounting functions is essential.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead meetings with senior management on financial statements.
• Drive standardization of processes for financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting Functions

GAAP Accounting Rules

Data Analysis Skills

Internal Control Frameworks

Education

CPA / ACCA / ACA / CIMA Certification

Tools

MS Office

Essbase

Cognos

Oracle

Job description

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We are seeking a Finance Manager to become a key member of the EMEA Accounting team, located in our London office.

The role has responsibility for aspects of the controllership and accounting function in support of the EMEA operations. The accounting flows are operated in multiple legal entities with involvement of a number of stakeholders in different locations. This position will focus on reporting results to the business and implementing process improvements to support global goals. Additionally, the individual will own and drive cross-border projects, develop best practices in processes and controllership on an international level, with an emphasis on utilizing new technology, and develop subject matter expertise. They will also create and implement policies with the financial leadership team across worldwide Amazon locations.

Key job responsibilities

1. Leading and driving meetings with senior management on key financial statement areas.
2. Ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closes for EMEA operations, including review mechanisms, decision-making forums, and escalations with finance partners and management.
3. Driving standardization and continuous improvement of processes and controls to ensure high integrity of financial reporting (US GAAP, local GAAP, and management reporting), partnering with stakeholders for a comprehensive reporting approach.
4. Delivering cross-country functional projects, such as implementing best accounting and controllership practices to enhance the control environment.
5. Ensuring alignment of EMEA Accounting activities within the Worldwide Accounting Organization.
6. Communicating accounting and finance terminology effectively to non-finance audiences.
7. Supporting internal and external audit processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Extensive relevant experience in accounting functions.
• CPA / ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent certification.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting rules, including US GAAP and IFRS.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks, control design, and operational efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a medium to large, fast-paced international company.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Essbase, Cognos, and similar; knowledge of Oracle is a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects.
• Strong data analysis skills and the ability to identify issues and opportunities within processes, people, and technology.

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Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Accounting