Senior Management Accountant Manager

Senior Management Accountant Manager – 8 Month Fixed Term Contract at IVC Evidensia UK

At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 41,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long‑term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.

As a Senior Management Accountant, your primary responsibility is to oversee the integration of newly acquired clinics into the respective RTR systems, processes and overall ways of working in collaboration with GBS and Genpact RTR teams. You will partner with local market‑based Merger & Acquisition, Local Finance and Global Acquisition Finance colleagues to ensure that GBS, in partnership with our outsourced provider Genpact, is operationally ready for day 1 trading with any new acquired clinic for all Record to Report activities.

• Oversee the integration end‑to‑end month‑end reporting, ensuring accurate and timely processing for multiple countries and regions in collaboration with stakeholder groups.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with country CFOs, Group Finance, GBS and Genpact management to ensure seamless balance‑sheet reporting delivery for all newly acquired clinics.
• Line‑management responsibility for a team encompassing development, mentoring and overall leadership.
• Ensure compliance with global group policies, regulations and reporting requirements in each country within your region.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and scalability of balance‑sheet reporting.
• Stay updated with finance IFRS/GAAP legislation, industry trends and emerging technologies in global accounting management.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess month‑end reporting performance and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Oversee and manage relationships with external & internal auditors, tax authorities and other stakeholders for audits and compliance checks.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on balance‑sheet management related matters in partnership with local finance leadership.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and participate in professional networks or associations to foster knowledge exchange.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (CPA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Minimum of +3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Preferable proficiency in a second language (e.g., French).
• Proven track record of effective leadership and a strong behavioural profile in a complex RTR function, including working with RTR external partners and leading change.
• Preferable strong knowledge of local finance reporting, regulations and compliance requirements across multiple countries and regions.
• Extensive experience in managing relationships within a finance reporting environment.
• Proficiency in using finance software or systems (e.g., Open Accounts, Oracle, Blackline).
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities to drive process improvements and optimize RTR operations.
• Strong analytical skills to assess Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet data, identify trends and make data‑driven decisions.
• Understanding of data protection regulations and confidentiality requirements in handling financial information.
• Proficiency in using MS Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with changes in global finance regulations and best practices.

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