Job Description

You will be responsible for all the financial reporting requirements at the Group level, setting Group policy in response to changes in the accounting standards and thought leadership on such issues outside of the Finance function. The role also has managerial responsibilities for setting the direction of the Group Financial reporting team, developing and implementing an overall plan for delivery of the team's reporting requirements, to provide an efficient, well controlled process which minimizes manual intervention. The team is also responsible for setting Group policy in response to changes in the accounting standards as well as thought leadership on such issues outside of the Finance function.

What you'll do?

• Formal responsibility for management of a team of 3 members of staff. Some of subordinates may themselves have delegated responsibility for the management of staff. The job holder will be responsible for matters such as appraisals and disciplinary issues.
• Responsible for assisting the Head of Group Financial Reporting set the overall strategic direction for the team.
• Develop an appropriate control framework around the team, to minimize the risk of misstatement.
• Identify and implement process improvements to minimize manual intervention.
• Determine and oversee the implementation of the timetable for delivery of the annual and interim financial statements;
• Undertake the delivery of the annual and interim financial statements for the Group, together with related analysis of the financial results for both plc Board, Board Audit and Risk Committee and external investors.
• Oversee the Group reporting by subsidiaries to ensure appropriate reporting within the Group results.
• Assist the Head of Technical Accounting with maintaining an overall Group accounting manual to be accessible on the Group intranet.
• Coordinating the production of and delivering ad hoc documents to senior management
• Liaison with the Head of Technical Accounting to ensure a congruent approach to the explanation and/or adoption of new, amended and draft accounting standards within the Group
• Instigating, where necessary, communication and liaison with key stakeholders of the team

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrable post qualified experience
• Qualified accountant or equivalent
• Command respect and influence across the business by developing close and effective working relationships with management both within finance and across other areas of the business;
• Responsible for coordinating and planning the objectives and activities of themselves and their team for the year ahead.
• Demonstrate awareness of the commercial implications of changes in financial reporting;
• Ability to manage projects and engage stakeholders;
• Ability to work under own initiative and drive change;
• Strategic mind and ability to think outside of the box; and
• Must communicate at an advanced level with others in the organization.