Head of Financial Accounting

Proactively managing and continually improving all aspects of technical accounting, controls and compliance in external & internal reporting.Client DetailsMulti-national and cross-functional player, priding themselves on constantly challenging the status quo whether that be in the market place or internally.Proven experience of developing the careers of many, both finance and non-finance, locally and internationally.DescriptionDeveloping and leveraging an understanding of the operational teams' strategies and focus (i.e. what's new, unusual or going wrong) to identify key areas of reporting risks and judgements.Proactively collaborate to provide reporting insight on new strategic areas, business change or areas of complexity to drive quality and "value add" reporting.Review methodologies and calculations connected with the most significant accounting areas, often including management estimates and judgements.Facilitate engagement and accountability in functional reporting by providing timely management reporting data to help support business performance.Effective management of issues with key stakeholders (operations, commercial and auditors etc) through identification, investigation and resolution of technical accounting mattersDriving performance targets and KPIs with the Group Accounting Director and Direct Reports, monitoring process performanceProfileExperience in finance leadership roles in multinational, multi-functional organisationsIdeally qualified in Big 4/Top 10 with familiarity of working with large corporate clientsPrevious leadership of large financial reporting teamsStrong accounting technical expertiseAbility to present information clearly to different levels of management /non-finance stakeholders with appropriate detailExperience developing and leading teams in the area of continuous improvement and performance excellence in a dynamic environmentDemonstrated ability to provide team with a clear sense of directionAbility to create simple solutions to complex problemsFacilitation skills to help teams solve problems, devise solutions, build teamworkStrong business acumen and understanding of various business disciplines (finance, operations, technical, administrative, etc.)Job Offer£90,000 - £100,000 basicCar/car allowancePensionBonusHealthcareDiscounts off products both internally and externallyDiscounted gym membership
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