Are you an experienced Technical Accountant or Financial Reporting professional looking for a high-impact role in a dynamic, multi-entity environment?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role within a successful international organisation, supporting a forward-thinking Finance Director and leading the transformation of the finance function.
In this key leadership position, you will:
* Support the Finance Director across all internal and external financial accounting and reporting requirements, performing first-stage review to ensure accuracy, integrity and timeliness.
* Lead consolidated reporting to shareholders and external stakeholders, including banks, pension providers and credit insurers.
* Oversee preparation of UK statutory accounts and European statutory reporting.
* Own consolidated balance sheet and cashflow forecasting and analysis.
* Manage the external audit process and act as the primary liaison for auditors, resolving technical accounting matters.
* Lead on ESG and sustainability reporting.
* Manage and develop a Financial Accounting & Reporting team of three, and oversee finance systems.
* Play a key role in transforming the finance function, driving improved processes, controls and systems.
* Support ERP implementation and internal governance reporting.
* Act as the organisation's technical accounting expert, ensuring compliance with IFRS/UK GAAP and strong internal controls.
* Partner closely with business units and senior leadership to support decision making and enhance financial performance.
We're looking for a confident and collaborative leader who brings:
* ACA (or equivalent) qualified with 5+ years PQE
* Strong technical accounting expertise, with deep knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
* Proven experience managing audits and working with external auditors
* Ability to drive improvements, manage complexity and implement change
* Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
* Experience developing high-performing teams
* Strong communicator who influences and partners effectively across the business
* Resilient, proactive and solutions-focused mindset
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates