Opportunity:
As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be integral to group-level accounting, encompassing the consolidation of monthly and quarterly financial results, comprehensive financial analysis, and support for acquisition integrations. Your responsibilities will include coordinating and managing period-end close processes, budgeting and forecasting, statutory compliance and reporting, and the integration of newly acquired businesses.
In this capacity, you will ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis across a portfolio of acquired companies, spearhead finance-related projects, and provide expert guidance on complex accounting issues. This position is highly impactful and suitable for a self-driven individual eager to grow within a dynamic and evolving business environment.
Reporting to the Portfolio Financial Controller and based in the UK, you will work in a dynamic environment that values collaboration, impact, and continuous learning. Your work will directly contribute to financial strategy, operational improvements, and long-term value creation for our investee companies.
Role:
Financial Reporting and Compliance:
* Oversee internal and corporate reporting deliverables, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
* Consolidate monthly and quarterly results, providing variance analysis and actionable insights.
* Manage journal entries and financial close processes in alignment with IFRS standards.
* Maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
* Support corporate audits by coordinating documentation and auditor communications.
* Oversee portfolio-level financial functions, including accounts payable, receivables, and intercompany transactions.
* Optimize reporting processes to enhance efficiency and safeguard assets.
* Conduct in-depth reviews of complex accounting matters, including IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 applications.
* Assist in tax compliance processes, including transfer pricing calculations and intergroup invoicing.
* Develop dashboards and KPIs for management reporting.
Training and Development:
* Provide expert guidance on technical accounting issues, including IFRS 15 and IFRS 16.
* Train and mentor teams to enhance financial expertise and ensure best practices
Cash Flow Management and Treasury:
* Oversee cash flow operations for the portfolio, ensuring optimal working capital efficiency.
* Forecast and monitor cash requirements to support operational needs.
* Process payments and track working capital ratios across the portfolio.
* Report on free cash flow movements and trapped cash optimization strategies
* Risk Management and Internal Controls:
* Develop and implement robust financial controls and risk management processes for the Portfolio.
* Identify areas of financial risk for the portfolio and implement measures to mitigate them.
* Ensure Portfolio entities’ compliance with internal control policies and procedures.
* Support business and Internal reviews of VBUs within the portfolio.
* Ensure portfolio entities have risk control matrices and that these are regularly reviewed and updated
Acquisitions:
* Assist with M&A activities, including purchase price accounting and integration planning.
* Calculate and monitor deferred acquisition payment liabilities recorded in portfolio entities’ books.
* Assist with the integration of new acquisitions, including system and process harmonization
* Systems
* Conduct situational assessments, identify gaps and opportunities for automation, make recommendations, and direct the implementation of such changes as required to improve financial systems and related processes
* Support the CFO on the new financial systems role out for entities within the portfolio ensuring data integrity as required
* Coordinate access to all financial systems used by VBUs
* Stakeholder Management:
* Act as a key liaison for audits, tax compliance, banking, and regulatory authorities.
* Support the Financial Controller in communicating financial performance, forecasts, and strategic initiatives.
* Assist in the preparation of financial presentations for stakeholder updates.
Experience Required:
* Fully qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent)
* 3+ years of experience in a professional services firm or similar role
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines
* Self-driven with the ability to work cross-functionally
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Demonstrates a continuous learning mindset
* Strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP, IFRS)
* Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
* Proficiency in financial systems
* Being fluent in the English language, written and verbal, is essential
* Must be legally authorized to work in the UK
Please send your CV to phil@4recruiting.co.uk or call me on 07984 199519