Our Opportunity
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Finance department in our Kidlington HQ.
About the role
The Senior Financial Accountant (SFA) supports the accurate and timely delivery of the subsidiary’s financial results in accordance with IFRS and Group accounting policies. The role plays a key part in the month-end close process, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and maintaining strong financial controls.
What you will do
* Assistance with the month-end close process to deliver accurate results as per the Group deadlines
* Ensure underlying results are in accordance with Group Accounting Policies under IFRS
* Assist with preparing monthly management reporting packs to support decision making
* Prepare and review accounting journals within the finance system
* Prepare short term (weekly) and long term (annual) cash flow forecasts
* Reconciliation of the fixed asset register and preparation of monthly capex reports
* Reconciliation of intercompany transactions and balances
* Responsible for managing the labour costing processes
* Provide insight to senior management via variance analysis and reporting
* Responsible for maintaining and preparing high-quality balance sheet reconciliations
* Assist with the year end preparation of local audited statutory accounts and the external audit process
* Assist with internal audit process
* Support with other statutory reporting obligations (e.g. ONS) and tax compliance queries
* Support the continuous improvement of controls and processes across the business
About you
* Qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
* Excellent understanding of IFRS requirements and proven experience in a global and fast-paced organisation
* Previous experience in an accounting role at Big 4 preferred but not required
* Advanced Excel skills are essential.
* Excellent written communication skills
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* High attention to detail
* Ability to work within tight deadlines
What is in it for you?
* Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
* Aviva Pension
* Group Life Assurance
* Group Income Protection
* Electric Car Scheme
* Health Cash Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Private Medical Insurance
* 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
* Childcare Benefits
* Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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