At Smith+Naphew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
As Senior Director of Financial Reporting, you will play a pivotal role at the heart of our global finance organisation, shaping how we report, govern and communicate financial performance to our Executive Committee, investors and regulators while leading a high performing team in a complex, listed environment.
What will you be doing?
You will lead the Group Financial Reporting function, owning the end to end delivery of internal management reporting and external statutory and regulatory reporting. Working closely with senior finance leaders and the Group CFO, you will guide the production of monthly ExCo reporting, oversee quarterly and annual market disclosures, and ensure our consolidated accounts meet the highest standards of accuracy, governance and control.
Alongside technical leadership, you will develop and inspire your team, strengthen internal controls and SOX compliance, partner with auditors and the Audit Committee, and provide trusted expertise on complex accounting matters including acquisitions and restructurings.
What will you need to be successful?
Success in this role comes from combining deep technical expertise with strong leadership presence and commercial judgement. You will be comfortable operating at CFO and Audit Committee level, bringing clarity to complex accounting topics and driving high quality outcomes.
Key requirements include:
* Significant post qualification experience in a large listed group, ideally with a Big 4 audit background, and strong knowledge of IFRS and US FPI reporting
* Proven leadership experience, with the ability to build, develop and motivate high performing finance teams
* Deep understanding of SOX, internal controls and group financial close processes
* A confident, credible communicator who can influence senior stakeholders and explain technical matters to non finance audiences
Benefits
* Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Share Options (Save As You Earn)
* Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours
* Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and more
* Hybrid working model (for most professional roles)
* Training: hands on, team customised, mentorship
* Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes, and many other employee discounts
Inclusion and Belonging
Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging.
Smith+Naphew is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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