Prepare the monthly consolidated accounts, working as part of the wider Group Finance team.
Own the preparation of the monthly Group management accounts pack, including updating reports with the latest results and variances and forming supporting commentary to meet corporate deadlines.
Review and challenge regional performance vs forecast to provide clarity over drivers of Group performance to senior management and the Board.
Consolidate the weekly regional STCF submissions and produce the Group STCF summary, continuously challenging and improving the process.
Support the annual budget and forecasting processes, including creating and maintaining templates and assisting with submissions from regional teams.
Support monthly calls with international finance teams.
Assist in responding to queries from internal and external customers (Senior Management, Board, banking syndicate, etc.) and the production of ad-hoc reports in response to such queries.
Provide modelling, financial planning & analysis and ad hoc financial support as required outside the day-to-day operations of the business.
Assisting in the preparation of the year end consolidation package and consolidated reporting process, and assistance where required on the year end statutory accounts process.
Other tasks and duties as required by Senior Finance Partner, Director of Group Finance and wider Group Finance team.

Qualified accountant, preferably ICAEW
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas)
Experience of monthly reporting and management accounts preparation
Excellent communication skills; written & oral and great attention to detail
Intellectual curiosity focused on understanding the factors affecting commercial performance
Ability to dissect multiple financial data sets to provide focused understanding of performance
Experience of working in a group environment and hands on consolidation experience is desirable
Knowledge of Tagetik or other financial consolidation systems (MS Dynamics, Sage, Epicor, Hyperion, etc) is a plus
Experience of using Power BI or Power Pivot
Familiarity with AI systems and their use in improving processes
Knowledge of IFRS accounting is an advantage

Competitive salary
Car allowance
25 days holiday
Healthcare-related benefits
Contributory pension
Volunteer day
Perks and benefits that include things like: free eye tests and retail discounts
A warm and welcoming team environment
Development and a chance to build a rewarding career

Group Financial Accountant

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