Job Description
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
o Ensuring accurate financial information for entities in the group consolidation each month
o Ensuring all inter-co entries are eliminated across a multi-currency environment
o 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
o Ensuring all group reporting timetables are met
o Completion of all statutory audit for entities
o Completion of statutory accounts for the entities
o Management and Completion of PSSL Budget
* Oversee Fixed and Leased assets for all business units
o Ensuring monthly fixed and leased assets cycle is completed in a timely basis
o Ensuring assets are capitalised in line with US GAAP & IFRS accounting standards
o Ensuring support to business units with AUC, Fixed and Leased asset reporting
o Ensuring SOx compliance across all business units within the assets function
* Deliver continuous systems improvement across the GL system
o Work with other RTR business unit leads to review processes and recommend improvements
o Ability to work from different source systems through to SAP and BPC
o Highly developed Excel skills
o 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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