Job title – Director of Financial Reporting – 6 months FTC
Location – UK-London or Malvern - Hybrid / NL – Almelo – Hybrid
Role benefits – Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits + 25 holidays (plus Bank holidays) + Pension Scheme, and more!
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About the role
Reporting to the CFO, you will lead a global team of accountants to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the company's financial reporting processes. This role is essential for providing transparent financial information to stakeholders, maintaining regulatory standards across North America, Europe, and Asia, and supporting strategic decision-making. You will lead, engage, and develop a team of 35 accountants, driving process excellence and implementing best practices to enhance financial reporting capabilities.
What you will bring to the role:
1. Lead a team of 35 accountants across North America and Europe, providing clear direction, support, and development opportunities.
2. Oversee the delivery of the monthly management accounts process, ensuring a strong close process and accurate reporting.
3. Ensure the timely and compliant delivery of quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial statements, adhering to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
4. Manage the annual audit process in collaboration with external auditors.
5. Implement new accounting standards and regulations.
6. Adopt best practices to deliver world-class financial reporting processes and robust controls.
About you:
1. Recognized accounting qualification with 10+ years of relevant experience.
2. Experience leading large accounting teams, consolidating multiple global entities, including intercompany elimination processes.
3. Strong knowledge of IFRS standards.
4. Experience managing external audits for publicly listed groups.
5. Excellent influencing, communication, and analytical skills.
6. Experience leading finance change projects.
7. Experience in a global manufacturing environment is advantageous.
8. Familiarity with SAP S4 Hana and consolidation software like Elevate/SAP BPC is beneficial.
Why you should join us:
1. Be part of an ambitious, fast-growing international company with an inclusive culture.
2. Drive growth within a leading organization committed to making the world a better place.
3. Join our team at Malvern offices with a hybrid working model.
4. Access onsite amenities like a restaurant and gym discounts.
5. Participate in volunteering days and more.
About us - Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics, and SciAps
We are a powerful combination of market-leading technologies, partnering with the world's most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government labs. Our instruments analyze materials' chemical, physical, and structural properties, supporting a wide range of industries and applications.
Part of Spectris plc, a FTSE 250 company, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds to bring their unique perspectives to our mission of discovery.
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