Finance Manager, Accounting

Amazon UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Finance Manager to join their EMEA Accounting team in London. This pivotal role involves overseeing the controllership and accounting functions, ensuring high integrity in financial reporting, and driving cross-border projects. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive accounting experience and certifications to influence financial practices across multiple locations. You'll be at the forefront of implementing process improvements and utilizing technology to enhance operational efficiency. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in accounting functions with a focus on EMEA operations.
• Knowledge of GAAP rules including US GAAP and IFRS.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounting Functions

Financial Reporting

Cross-Border Projects

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Management

Education

CPA / ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent certification

Tools

MS Office

Essbase

Cognos

Oracle

Job description

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 be focused on reporting results to the business and implementing process improvements to support global goals. In addition to the accounting and reporting responsibilities, the individual will own and drive cross-border projects and develop best practice in processes and controllership on an international level, with an emphasis on utilizing new technology and developing subject matter expertise in this area. They will also create and drive the implementation of policies with the financial leadership team based out of worldwide Amazon locations.

Key job responsibilities

1. Leading and driving various meetings with senior management on key financial statement areas.
2. Ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closes for the EMEA operations while implementing and maintaining adequate mechanisms and forums for reviews, decision making and escalations with finance partners and management.
3. Driving standardization and continuous improvement of processes and controls to obtain the highest integrity of financial reporting (US, local GAAP, and management reporting)-including partnering with appropriate stakeholders, for a successful end-to-end approach to reporting.
4. Delivering functional projects on a cross-country level, such as implementing best accounting/ controllership practice to enhance and deepen the control environment.
5. Ensuring that the EMEA Accounting activities are aligned across the Worldwide Accounting Organization.
6. Influencing and articulating accounting/ finance terminology to the non-finance community.
7. Supports internal and external audit processes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Extensive relevant experience in accounting functions
2. CPA / ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent certification
3. Knowledge of GAAP accounting rules including US GAAP and IFRS.
4. Working understanding of an internal control framework and a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience working for a International, medium to large fast-paced company.
2. Computer literate in general (MS office, Essbase, Cognos and similar). Knowledge of Oracle is a plus.
3. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects.
4. Ability to dive deep into data, existing processes, people and technology challenges in order to identify issues and opportunities.

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