Finance Manager (12 month FTC)

What we're looking for

We're looking for a contractor to join our External Reporting team.

This person will be responsible for assisting on Group consolidation to support both internal and external reporting requirements.

This will include monthly management accounts, Group quarterly and annual accounts, lender reporting and other ad-hoc reporting requirements.

Please note that this role is for a 12 Month FTC.

Following a hybrid-work pattern, the expectation is for you to be onsite 2-3 days per week on average.

This person will report to the Head of External Reporting.

What you'll be doing

• Various period-end reporting
• Responsible for supporting the production of IFRS consolidated results for monthly management accounts and quarterly interim financial statements for external partners
• Preparing and posting consolidation journals, including IA amortisation, deferred tax, and intercompany eliminations
• Performing analytical review of consolidated P&L and balance sheet movements versus prior month and budget, escalating unexplained items
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations, resolving differences and engaging with divisions on quality improvements
• Assessing revenue recognition under IFRS 15 lens and supporting local teams in transitioning new acquisitions
• Production of Group accounting papers such as revenue recognition under IFRS 15 for non-IFRS reporters
• Assisting with significant M&A accounting related activity and assisting with on-boarding new acquisitions to the group
• Assist with the production of annual statutory accounts along with detailed note workings
• Support throughout year-end audit and assisting with resolving auditor queries

Key Accountabilities (What you are measured on)

• Timely and accurate production of various reporting packs, accounting papers and ad hoc reports
• High quality outputs presented in a concise and easy-to-follow manner
• You will also need to efficiently co-ordinate with business partners throughout the month end cycle.

What we need from you:

• Knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and relevant UK Law
• Prior experience of large multi-currency group consolidations
• Prior experience in using OneStream or HFM and Unit4 or the ability to learn reporting tool quickly
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintain quality of deliverables
• Plans ahead, with a proven ability of meeting tight deadlines.
• You will need to consider information provided to you with a level of professional scepticism, and a personal drive for producing high quality work.
• Advanced MS Excel (Index match and VLOOKUP formulae), data manipulation and analysis
• Most importantly, you'll need to learn quickly and adapt to a constantly evolving business environment and Group structure
• Professional Qualifications
• Graduate level education (or equivalent)
• Qualified accountant: at least 5-7 years PQE, preferably ACA/ CA (SA)