Group Accounting Manager Finance

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We are looking for a proactive, detail oriented Group Accounting Manager with a strong technical accounting foundation and a passion for driving process improvement to join our growing Group Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a newly created role within a fast-growing, international business, offering broad exposure across group accounting, reporting and finance transformation.

You will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely internal and external reporting for the group, including leading on consolidation and statutory reporting. Working closely with Financial Control, FP&A, Tax and Treasury - you will also help drive consistency and continuous improvement across group accounting policies, processes, systems and controls.

• Coordinating and overseeing the monthly group closing timetable and processes.
• Owning the monthly accounting for certain group subsidiaries, including onboarding new companies and working with any outsourcing providers, as required.
• Leading the preparation of the monthly consolidation financial statements and management accounts, developing detailed group supporting schedules and analysis.
• Leading the preparation of statutory financial statements for the consolidated group and certain group subsidiaries.
• Supporting with managing the audit process with our group statutory auditors and preparing key group deliverables.
• Supporting the upcoming implementation and transition to a new ERP system (D365), including the implementation of the group’s consolidation process.
• Driving the implementation of group wide accounting policies, processes and controls and supporting the creation of a group finance manual.
• Providing technical accounting guidance to the wider Finance team and business.
• Managing the group’s transfer pricing calculations in tandem with the Group Financial Controller and Tax team.
• Owning the group chart of accounts.
• Leading or supporting other ad hoc group projects as they arise.

• An accounting qualification, such as ACA or similar (essential).
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a group finance role, including group consolidation.
• Experience in a fast-growing, international business.
• Solid and up to date knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience working with and implementing a consolidation system (desirable).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to drive change, as well as being proactive and having a hands-on approach to problem solving.