At WHSmith, our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why our Finance team is passionate about creating an environment where people can do their best work. The Head of Group Reporting role is right at the heart of the Finance team. Lead the preparation of the Group’s multi-currency IFRS consolidation process and monthly management reporting
Planning and execution of the interim and year end external reporting and audit, including interim/preliminary announcements and Annual Report, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and disclosure requirements, and acting as the key point of contact with the external auditors
Manage all technical aspects of the Group financial statements including dual reporting (IAS 17 / IFRS 16), impairment reviews, FX and provide technical expertise on complex accounting issues across the Group
Oversee the production of subsidiary statutory Accounts for all legal entities
Ownership of Group accounting policies and procedures, and coordination of new accounting policies and standards implementation including IFRS 18
Management of group legal entity structure, including capital structures and monitoring of distributable reserves
Involvement in ad hoc projects, to support the wider Group finance and business unit finance teams
Candidates must be qualified ACA/ACCA with significant post-qualified experience, preferably within a listed Group function
Experience of Oracle FCCS or HFM consolidation software an advantage
Strong aptitude for finance systems and very comfortable on Excel, able to manipulate and report complex financial data into a reportable format
Strong knowledge of IFRS, UK statutory accounts and relevant disclosure requirements, including understanding of IFRS 16
Confident engaging communicator, who is able to build relationships and present financial information clearly, confidently and concisely
Celebrating 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world. As a diverse group of over 11,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.
Full-time
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Strategy/Planning
Retail
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