Job Description

• Manage the preparation of the Group’s consolidated statutory accounts for Full Year and Half Year.
• Review of the integrity of the Group consolidation as part of the quarterly / month end close process.
• Manage the analytical review of financial data submitted as part of the quarterly / monthly end close process.
• Support in the coordination and production of the Group’s Annual Report.
• Ensure Financial Accounting throughout the Group complies with the latest accounting guidance and promote best practice. 
• Report writing to the Group’s Board and sub-committees, bringing to their attention key accounting issues, areas of judgment and technical developments.
• Provide advice and guidance to facilitate the accounting for complex commercial transactions.
• Producing an environment of continuous improvement to ensure that all reporting is conducted to the highest possible standard in the most efficient manner and the Group consolidation tool (Tagetik) remains effective.
• Line management for team members, taking a key role in coaching and developing them and the wider team.
• Be a business partner to the Market Units and Business Units to support their development and delivery to Group Finance of quality financial information
• Take the lead on high profile commercial projects and ad-hoc tasks, which will provide exposure to senior managers

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year, pro rata to your contract.
• Access to a range of services to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Fixed term benefits allowance
• Access to our confidential employee assistance programme
• Workplace pension
• Online discounts covering your everyday shopping, entertainment, eating out and more.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional qualification (ACCA, ACA)
• Financial reporting/consolidation experience
• Clear understanding of financial controls and importance of data integrity
• Experience of coordinating large processes with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good listening and influencing skills