Group Financial Controller

Allen & Overy; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global law firm seeks a Deputy Group Financial Controller based in Belfast. In this senior role, you will manage a team in producing month-end reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards while enjoying a market-leading salary and excellent benefits in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

10% pension contribution

Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days remote

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong leadership and management skills.
• Financial expertise and excellent IFRS knowledge required.
• Experience in transfer pricing and audit committees desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce month-end reports for the Group and practice groups.
• Oversee processes and controls within the Group, enhancing control environment.
• Train and mentor accountants across the network.

Skills

Leadership

Financial expertise

Stakeholder management

Excellent IFRS knowledge

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Salary £90,000.00 - £100,000.00 per annum

Job Description

DEPUTY GROUP FC - BELFAST CITY CENTRE - MAGIC CIRCLE LAW FIRM

VANRATH is delighted to partner with a prestigious global law firm to recruit a Deputy Group Financial Controller.

As a Senior Manager in the Group Financial Control Team, you will manage a team and be part of the leadership team alongside the Head and Senior Managers within Group Finance.

What's in it for you?

• Market-leading salary
• Bonus
• 10% pension contribution
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
• Excellent benefits

Responsibilities

• Produce month-end reports for the Group, practice groups, and offices worldwide
• Reconcile critical balances, including multi-currency GL accounts for inter-office transactions
• Conduct monthly checks on balance sheet accounts to identify misstatements
• Analyze monthly results to identify trends, transactions, and errors
• Assess and implement changes in accounting standards across the network
• Draft technical accounting papers and liaise with auditors and CFOs
• Train and mentor accountants across the network
• Oversee processes and controls within the Group, including improvements to the control environment
• Manage the inter-company ledger, including:
  • Operational management and strategic planning
  • Preparation of inter-company invoices for cross-border transactions
  • Settlement of balances in compliance with fiscal requirements
  • Ensure compliance with transfer pricing policies
  • Coordinate with the Global Treasurer on funding and cash management

About you

• Qualified Accountant
• Strong leadership and management skills with a collaborative approach
• Financial expertise with stakeholder management and strategic insight
• Excellent IFRS knowledge and ability to discuss technical issues with senior stakeholders
• Experience with transfer pricing, hedging, audit committees, IFRS memos, and engaging with global CFOs is desirable

For more information or to apply for this role, please contact ADRIAN HARRISON for a confidential discussion.