A highly qualified and experienced Group Financial Accountant with expertise in IFRS reporting, consolidations, and financial controls. His hands-on experience within system implementations, combined with a proven track record in finance transformation and process improvements, makes him well-suited for a Financial Accountant role. His ability to manage complex financial data, optimise reporting processes, and liaise effectively with stakeholders ensures high-quality and compliant financial disclosures under tight deadlines. Proactive approach and leadership qualities also support effective team and project management.
Exposure includes:
- Led finance transition activities and process documentation to ensure uninterrupted financial reporting and compliance during the relocation of the Financial Shared Services Centre.
- Shortened reporting timelines and improved data quality by optimising month-end close processes across three business units, achieving timely and accurate group reporting.
- Financial planning by coordinating consolidated budgets and three-year forecasts.
- Improved audit outcomes and statutory compliance by preparing and reviewing IFRS accounts and managing queries with auditors and tax advisers.
- Increased efficiency in intercompany processes through effective management of royalty agreements, balance sign-offs and recharges, eliminating all exceptional reports through precise and timely discrepancy resolutions.
- Ensured integrity of financial records by reviewing treasury accounting, validating commercial team journals and overseeing high-risk balance sheet reconciliations.
- Developed junior team capability by delegating responsibilities and mentoring part-qualified staff within the team.
Software knowledge: SAP, HFM, Blackline, Sage, Xero, advanced Excel
Qualifications: ACCA – 2022
Notice period: Available immediately
Candidate ref: 85007
To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:
Julie Mott – 01252 718777
Julie.Mott@howett-thorpe.co.uk