Group Financial Accountant

Michael Page; Hucknall; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Generous pension

Career progression

Hybrid working 3-4 days remote

Job summary

Market leading International Group is seeking a high-profile finance professional to coordinate group reporting and oversee external audits. The role reports to the Head of Group Reporting and requires influencing across a global matrix of divisions.

ACA / ACCA qualification with PLC reporting exposure is preferred. You may come from audit or industry with a track record of delivering robust financial controls and process improvements.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA, likely with a practice/audit route and PLC reporting exposure.
• Experience working in a complex, international matrix environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with a solution-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the group's external reporting deadlines and ensure timely external audit delivery.
• Collaborate with Group Financial Control, Group Technical Accounting and divisions to improve deliverables and processes.
• Influence across the Group to drive robust programmes and timely, accurate financial records.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical accounting

Influencing skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Client Details

UK Division of Market leading International Group, Hybrid working (1-2 days per week) with North Nottingham office location

Description

High profile role reporting to the Head of Group Reporting and will be responsible for coordinating the group's activities to ensure external reporting deadlines are met and the external audit is delivered in the most efficient way. The role will work closely with key stakeholders within Group Financial Control, Group Technical Accounting and the finance and business teams across each of the divisions, as well as with external auditors.

You will have no direct reports however, a key requirement will be to influence and work across our divisions to improve deliverables and processes.

The raison d' eatre for this role is to ensure the smooth running of processes through robust programme management and collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders across the Group Financial Control team and the external Auditors. Finance are a true partner of the business, with a mission to prepare and provide trustworthy financial records, insights and counsel to support informed decision making on behalf of the divisions whilst driving for a no-surprise culture.

Profile

ACA / ACCA, probably with a practice / audit route through qualification and exposure to PLC reporting.

You might be a Manager in Audit looking for your first move from practice or perhaps you already have a couple of years under your belt in Industry and are looking for the next challenge.

You will be comfortable influencing and supporting in a complex, international matrix structure, providing up to date technical accounting expertise with a solution driven mindset

Job Offer

65-70k plus Bonus, generous pension and real career progression within an International group.

Hybrid working is on offer with 3-4 days remote