Senior Group Finance Reporting Expert

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ERP and payroll software solutions is seeking a Senior Group Finance Reporting Expert in London. The role involves preparing financial statements, ensuring data accuracy, and collaborating with finance teams. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, a finance qualification, and experience in audit or financial reporting.

Benefits

Unique opportunity to work with private equity funds.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in audit (BIG 4 preferred) and/or financial reporting under IFRS.
• Professional finance qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements.
• Ensuring accuracy of accounting records for month-end close.
• Participation in external audits and preparation of financial reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Ownership

Time Management

Proactive Attitude

Advanced Excel

Fluency in English

Education

ACCA

CIMA

CFA

Job description

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Senior Group Finance Reporting Expert, London

Client:

Symfonia

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

About the Company - Symfonia is a well-recognised brand and a leader in business ERP and payroll software solutions for SMEs in Poland. It offers business-critical FMS/ERP/Payroll/HCM software to a diversified and loyal customer base of over 50,000 SMEs. Since the completion of the carve-out from global ERP software provider Sage, Symfonia, together with MidEuropa and Accel-KKR, embarked on the ambitious journey to consolidate the fragmented SME enterprise software market in CEE, recently completing three add-on acquisitions.

Required experience for this position - Solid experience in audit (BIG 4 preferred) and/or financial reporting under IFRS (UK GAAP). Professional finance qualification – ACCA, CIMA, CFA, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the complete set of standalone and consolidated financial statements for UK holding entities of Symfonia group.
• Ensuring completeness and accuracy of data reflected as accounting records for each month-end close cycle.
• Participation in external group and standalone audits.
• Preparation of financial and management reports/presentations for the Board of Directors, shareholders, and external lenders (covenant compliance reporting and treasury management).
• Partnering with Group CFO and finance team leaders on various financial projects, including integration and consolidation of new subsidiaries (GAAP transitions).
• Participation in implementing consolidation and reporting tools within the Symfonia group.
• Cooperation with external audit and tax advisors to ensure compliance with UK law and regulations.
• Collaboration with other finance team members, demonstrating flexibility and a high-performance, inclusive environment.
• Supporting UK holding entities' directors with advisory services, including transfer pricing documentation.
• Supporting First 100 Day Plans and integration workstreams for add-on acquisitions, including setup of consolidated reporting and purchase accounting.
• Supporting international treasury operations and cash flow management.
• Performing ad-hoc analysis for CFO, CEO, board, and PE/MEP investment teams.

Required Skills:

• Excellent analytical skills for interpreting financial data and making recommendations.
• Self-starter with ownership and responsibility.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality reports.
• Proactive, service-minded attitude.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in FP&A or strategic finance.
• Command of Polish.
• Familiarity with ESG reporting standards.

We offer:

• Unique opportunity to work with two well-known private equity funds.