Our Finance team has a large part to play in the success of our business. We are based across a few locations, but operate as one team, and work together to create a positive, productive and highly efficient finance department within News UK. This role is based in the Corporate Reporting Team in Peterborough reporting to Head of Finance - Corporate Reporting.
Day to day you will:
* Financial Reporting & Statements: Oversee the preparation of 40+ sets of international trading financial statements and lead the quarterly US GAAP consolidation and reporting process for News Corporation.
* Audit Management: Act as the primary lead for audits across the UK and ROI, as well as the Group audit process throughout the year.
* SOX Compliance Leadership: Lead and manage News UK SOX process, bridging the gap between Finance and Technology to design, implement, and test key controls.
* Stakeholder Liaison: Manage critical relationships with external auditors (EY), Corporate Audit, and News Corp’s compliance teams to resolve deficiencies and educate the business on control frameworks.
* Technical Accounting: Oversee technical accounting adjustments such as ASC 842 Leases and ensure compliance with ASC 606 Revenue recognition.
* Financial Operations: Own the month‑end process, including intercompany accounting, provisions schedules, and the Blackline balance sheet reconciliation process.
* Governance & Risk (GRC): Lead the GRC project team to manage SAP access, conduct user access reviews, and mitigate Segregation of Duty (SoD) risks.
* M&A & Integration: Support acquisition and M&A activity by implementing compliance frameworks and ensuring new ventures adhere to corporate policies.
* Team Leadership: Direct, mentor, and develop a team of three qualified and unqualified staff members.
* Strategic Support: Deliver ad‑hoc financial analysis and support for Finance Directors and senior management across the Group.
What we’re looking for from you:
* Qualified ACA or ACCA (preferably from Big 4 background)
* SOX or internal control audit experience preferable
* Large company controls based audit experience
* Up to date technical knowledge with strong accounting skills
* Drive and enthusiasm to develop the role
* Leadership and management skills to develop team members
Benefits
* Hybrid work model – a minimum of three days per week in the office
* Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions
* Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at home, weekly in‑person/virtual exercise classes
* Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme
* Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
* Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
* Access to exclusive events and competitions with brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times; weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
* Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
* A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
* Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year
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