Group Financial Accounting Manager | £65,000 - £70,000 + bonus | Central London | Permanent
A new opportunity has arisen within the global finance function of a highly recognised international consumer brand, operating across multiple markets with a centralised reporting structure.
This role will play a key role across both financial reporting and corporate taxation, supporting group consolidation, intercompany processes and global tax reporting requirements.
This is a high-visibility position with significant international exposure, working closely with global teams, senior stakeholders and external auditors.
The Role
* Lead the quarterly global intercompany reconciliation process, ensuring accurate preparation and execution of internal reporting processes
* Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS, including disclosures, analysis and audit coordination
* Contribute to the preparation of Annual Accounts, consolidating a large international group structure
* Utilise consolidation systems to prepare journal entries, reporting packs and support audit deliverables
* Perform detailed data analysis and quality review of financial submissions from global entities
* Drive continuous improvement across reporting and consolidation cycles
* Research technical accounting matters and provide recommendations on appropriate treatment
* Develop and coach junior team members within the reporting and reconciliation process
* Support the preparation of global taxation reporting
* Maintain and develop tax reporting systems
* Act as a key point of contact for international and external tax advisors
* Prepare and distribute quarterly reporting outputs across the global finance teams
* Support ad hoc analysis and project work
Your Background
* Qualified Accountant, ideally ACA and trained within a Big 4 environment
* Experience within a global financial reporting, consolidation or controllership environment
* Strong understanding of IFRS and international reporting standards
* Exposure to complex, multi-entity and multi-currency environments
* Experience with consolidation and reporting systems (ERP / consolidation tools)
* Understanding of corporate taxation and tax reporting is advantageous
* Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
* Excellent stakeholder management skills across international teams
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Why This Role?
* £70,000 + bonus
* Enhanced pension
* Private healthcare and wider business benefits
* High visibility within a global finance function
* Broad exposure across financial reporting, consolidation and taxation
* Opportunity to work across multiple international markets and stakeholders
* Involvement in systems, process improvement and transformation initiatives
* Strong platform for progression within a large, complex global business
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to step into a broad, globally focused role, combining financial reporting, consolidation and taxation within a high-performing international environment.