Strategic Corporate Controller – Global Finance Leader

Imperial Tobacco Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Tobacco Group is seeking a qualified accountant to lead financial accounting, statutory reporting and financial planning for designated Group entities within a global finance environment.

You will provide IFRS guidance, manage balance sheet reviews and reconciliations, and partner with Tax, Treasury and internal audit to deliver high-quality reporting and strong controls across international teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting and IFRS reporting
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across functions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of financial accounting, statutory reporting, financial planning and control activities for designated Group entities
• Provide technical accounting expertise on complex Group restructuring and tax-related transactions
• Oversee financial controls, balance sheet reviews and reconciliations ensuring IFRS compliance
• Partner with Group Tax, Treasury, Legal, Finance Shared Services and international teams
• Manage relationships with internal and external auditors and support half-year and year-end processes
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives and cross-functional projects

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Imperial Tobacco Group is seeking a qualified accountant to lead financial accounting, statutory reporting and financial planning for designated Group entities within a global finance environment.

You will provide IFRS guidance, manage balance sheet reviews and reconciliations, and partner with Tax, Treasury and internal audit to deliver high-quality reporting and strong controls across international teams.