The purpose of the roles will be to:
To provide accurate and timely financial information to key stakeholders including the Head of RTR, to the Financial Services Leadership team and Pilgrim's Pride US;
Ensuring consistency of accounting policy and Sox controls across the three business units;
To meet all key financial reporting requirements including monthly, quarterly & annual reporting;
Facilitation of all statutory requirements including audit & assist on HMRC disclosures;
Manage a team of lead accountants, accountants and assistant accountants in delivering the reporting requirements;
Perform a key role in managing the relationships between the three business units and PSSL;
To support the Head of RTR in delivering all targets and objectives.
Job Responsibilities
Operate with the highest standards of financial integrity, collaborative working and demonstrate each of the company values to a high level
Develop and lead a highly motivated finance team, coaching and supporting them to deliver efficiencies while maintaining robust financial governance
Assist the Head of RTR in defining strategies, objectives and targets for the supporting team
Participate in cross-functional teams to identify and implement projects and initiatives, providing financial advice and appropriate challenge
Promote a culture of continuous improvement in delivery of their objectives, particularly in the area of consistency of financial processes across different Business Units
Coordinating and delivering the reporting of all required financial information & associated disclosures for the European Business Units to US parent Ensuring accurate financial information for entities in the group consolidation each month
Ensuring all inter-co entries are eliminated across a multi-currency environment
Ensuring all monthly & quarterly disclosures are complete for the European businesses
Co-ordinating and delivering the timing and completion of annual reporting for statutory entities and PSSL Budget process Ensuring all group reporting timetables are met
Completion of all statutory audit for entities
Completion of statutory accounts for the entities
Management and Completion of PSSL Budget
Oversee Fixed and Leased assets for all business units Ensuring monthly fixed and leased assets cycle is completed in a timely basis
Ensuring assets are capitalised in line with US GAAP & IFRS accounting standards
Ensuring support to business units with AUC, Fixed and Leased asset reporting
Ensuring SOx compliance across all business units within the assets function
Deliver continuous systems improvement across the GL system Work with other RTR business unit leads to review processes and recommend improvements
Ability to work from different source systems through to SAP and BPC
Highly developed Excel skills
Extensive experience of working cross-functionally to review and deliver improvements.
Ensuring all required Financial Sox controls are completed on a timely basis
To carry out other duties that may reasonably be requested of you to ensure the efficient running of the Pilgrim's Shared Services Financial Services department
What You'll Need
Essential
Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with a minimum 5+ years post-qualification experience
Proven track record of leading the developing teams and establishing positive team working environment and motivating team members
Ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Senior BU finance staff, external & internal auditors
Willing and able to challenge existing processes and practices, and to find alternative solutions
Self starter ability to work and prioritise workload for self and team
Excellent organisational and time management skills
A professional and flexible approach with key focus to satisfy stakeholders requirements of European Business Units and US parent
SAP experience
Strong technical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
Strong interpersonal, planning and presentational skills
Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Flexible regarding travel requirements
Statutory accounts preparation
Experience in leading/managing an external audit
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