Group Finance Manager - 5 Month Fixed Term Contract

Ebiquity plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Old Street office

Wellbeing and work-life balance

Job summary

Ebiquity plc is seeking an experienced finance professional to support the Group Finance team through the year-end reporting cycle. The role focuses on Group reporting, technical accounting, external audit and tax reporting within a collaborative, hands-on team.

Ideal candidate will have experience in Group/Financial reporting for a listed company, with IFRS expertise, consolidation experience and strong Excel skills. Fixed-term, full-time position based in the UK.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Significant experience within a Group Reporting, Financial Reporting or Technical Accounting function of an AIM-listed or other listed company.
• Proven experience of Group consolidations, annual report preparation and year-end audit processes.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing technical accounting assessments and impairment reviews.
• Good understanding of tax accounting and financial statement disclosures.
• Experience using consolidation and financial reporting systems.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience within a multi-entity international group (desirable).
• Experience in media, marketing services, consulting or other professional services businesses (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Group's year-end reporting process and annual report.
• Prepare technical accounting assessments and supporting papers under IFRS.
• Lead or support goodwill and intangible asset impairment reviews.
• Support accounting for acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and other non-routine transactions.
• Coordinate external audit requirements and manage audit queries.
• Support tax accounting, deferred tax calculations and financial statement disclosures.
• Prepare and review Group consolidation schedules and supporting reconciliations.
• Provide technical support across the Group Finance team, including monthly reporting and consolidation activities.
• Support improvements in reporting processes, controls and documentation.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Consolidation & reporting systems

Job description

Group Finance Manager - 5 Month Fixed Term Contract

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: UK

Description

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to support the Group Finance team through the year-end reporting cycle.

The role is focused on Group reporting, technical accounting, external audit and tax reporting. The successful candidate will have experience within a Group Reporting or Financial Reporting function of an AIM-listed or other listed company and be comfortable working as part of a collaborative, hands-on team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Group's year-end reporting process and annual report.
• Prepare technical accounting assessments and supporting papers under IFRS.
• Lead or support goodwill and intangible asset impairment reviews.
• Support accounting for acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and other non-routine transactions.
• Coordinate external audit requirements and manage audit queries.
• Support tax accounting, deferred tax calculations and financial statement disclosures.
• Prepare and review Group consolidation schedules and supporting reconciliations.
• Provide technical support across the Group Finance team, including monthly reporting and consolidation activities.
• Support improvements in reporting processes, controls and documentation.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Significant experience within a Group Reporting, Financial Reporting or Technical Accounting function of an AIM-listed or other listed company.
• Proven experience of Group consolidations, annual report preparation and year-end audit processes.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing technical accounting assessments and impairment reviews.
• Good understanding of tax accounting and financial statement disclosures.
• Experience using consolidation and financial reporting systems.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Desirable

• Experience within a multi-entity international group.
• Experience in media, marketing services, consulting or other professional services businesses.

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player with a collaborative, hands-on approach.
• Able to take ownership and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and technical capability.
• Pragmatic and solutions-focused.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

We are a global fast-growing company which offers a variety of opportunities for you to develop your skill set and career. In exchange for your contribution, we can offer you:

• A competitive salary and benefits
• Generous annual leave including an extra day off for your birthday
• Fantastic office space in Old Street
• A company focus on wellbeing and work life balance including initiative’s like flexible working, mental health support and regular health and wellbeing events

Ebiquity aims to create a workplace that is open and supportive, and free of discrimination and prejudice. We want the best talent available, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability or age.