Finance Manager - Intercompany CoE 12 month FTC Nottingham Recruitment Partner: Vyoma Gandhi - Vyoma.gandhi@boots.com About the role We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Intercompany Manager to manage our global intercompany accounting operations across Boots, No7 Beauty Company and Boots Opticians. This is an important role within the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of intercompany transactions, process improvement and leading on transforming our intercompany processes as part of the S4 HANA. Part of the R2R tower in Digital Finance Operations, you will report into the Tower Lead and operates as the main contact point for all intercompany counterparties with which Boots, Boots Opticians and No7 Beauty Company have open transactions. It is a role of two parts covering management of BAU process but also opportunity to lead and embed change across The Boots Group to resolve ongoing process issues and aged debt build up. Ensuring accurate and timely closure of intercompany accounts over the month end close period, you'll work with a Genpact team as well as local entity financial accounting teams to ensure matching, clearing and reconciliation of transactions across multiple international entities, within month end close timelines. Ahead of the go live of S4 HANA (Orion) you will need to show resilience and tenacity to clear down aged items and manage outstanding disputes so we're in the best position to go live with the new ways of working. The process changes S4 brings will need to be communicated across counterparties and local accounting teams to provide a smooth transition and prevent build-up of further ageing. Key responsibilities Manage the intercompany accounting process across multiple entities and regions. Ensure timely and accurate recording, reconciliation, and settlement of intercompany balances. Collaborate with regional finance teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes. Lead month-end and year-end close activities related to intercompany accounts. Maintain intercompany policies, procedures, and controls. Support internal and external audits with relevant documentation and analysis. Promote automation and efficiency improvements in intercompany workflows. Partner with tax, treasury, and legal teams to ensure compliance with transfer pricing and regulatory requirements. Land changes in policy and process required by go live of S4 HANA across all counterparties in the group What you'll need to have These are the essential skills needed to succeed in this role. · Experience of month end close process and good understanding of IFRS/GAAP and intercompany accounting principles. · Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills. · Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work to resolve discrepancies · A focus on continuous improvement. It would be great if you also have These are desirable skills and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don't match this additional criteria. · Existing knowledge or experience of transactional processing and intercompany management in The Boots Group · Use SAP and/or Cognos Controller · Experience changing processes and implementing new ways of working · Manage or interaction with BPO (Genpact) Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings Plan Discretionary annual bonus Generous employee discounts Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more. Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better. What's next Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. LI-Onsite Keywords Finance, Global intercompany accounting, intercompany accounting, intercompany accounts