Group Financial Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to join their dynamic finance team in Hinckley. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial strategy and compliance of a renowned motorcycle manufacturer. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders and be integral to financial reporting and consolidation processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance, actively pursuing a professional accountancy qualification, and possess the ambition to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join this innovative company and accelerate your career in finance.

Benefits

Pension

Enhanced holiday scheme

Life assurance

Employee benefits platform

Discounted motorcycles, clothing, and accessories

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in finance.
• Actively studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Management, financial accounting, consolidation, and group reporting.
• Business partnering at all levels across a complex business.

Skills

Financial consolidation principles

Project management

Financial and regulatory awareness

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Decisiveness and independence

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Global travel willingness

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Job Title: Group Financial Accountant

At Triumph, we are driven to make the best motorcycles in the world. Building iconic motorcycles that celebrate our past whilst embracing the future - through bold design, original styling, purposeful engineering and a genuine passion for the ride.

We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Accountant to work in our Global Head Office finance team based in Hinckley, Leicestershire. As a Group Financial Accountant, you will be an integral part of a driven, agile, capable, and experienced team of around 40 people responsible for all aspects of finance for the Group, including:

• Management, financial accounting, consolidation, and group reporting.
• Business partnering at all levels across a complex and fast-moving business.
• Pricing, forecasting, financial planning, and financial strategy.
• Customs, all forms of tax including group transfer pricing.
• Global treasury including foreign exchange and metal hedging.
• Financial compliance and control.

This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals from an Associate, Senior Associate, or Assistant Manager role within an audit firm to start a career in industry with Triumph. With extensive financial responsibilities in the UK and worldwide operations, this role offers unparalleled career development opportunities in all aspects of finance both domestically and internationally.

You will work closely with the Group Financial Controller and have direct access to the CFO, CEO, and other senior leaders. The role requires ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification, with consideration for exceptional candidates in the final stages of their qualifications. You will be supported in your professional development and will help define the Group’s approach to evolving reporting standards and legislation.

Essential skills & experience include:

• Actively studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or similar).
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience.
• Understanding of financial consolidation principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects successfully.
• Financial and regulatory awareness.
• Driven, motivated, and ambitious attitude.
• Decisiveness and independence.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel globally.

Additional preferred experience includes:

• Over 5 years' relevant experience.
• Experience in a multi-country manufacturing business.
• Exposure to global tax compliance.
• Audit and assurance experience.
• Financial reporting within a global manufacturing context.

We offer a variety of benefits including pension, enhanced holiday scheme, life assurance, employee benefits platform, and heavily discounted motorcycles, clothing, and accessories. Join us for the ride!