A FTSE listed business that has seen significant growth over the last three years are now looking for an experienced people leader with strong IFRS skills to fulfil a Financial Reporting role across their group business that employs over 3000 people. Reporting into the Group Financial Controller and leading a team of 4 direct reports, this position will hold responsibility for all external financial reporting and technical accounting of the UK subsidiaries. Responsibilities will include; Financial reporting
• Lead process to prepare the Group's Annual Report in accordance with IFRS,
• Own preparation of the CFO statement, Business Review and Consolidated and Parent Company Financial Statements
• Preparation of the year end statutory accounts for all UK subsidiaries
• Lead preparation of year end preliminary announcement, interim results announcement and quarterly results announcements
• Own production of other external financial reporting, including FCA regulatory reporting
• Own Group statutory chart of accounts and manage change process Technical Accounting
• Overall supervision and management of technical accounting projects for the Group, including leading working group for implementation of IFRS 17
• Preparation and review of technical accounting memos and discussion papers for Finance Leadership Team, Ex-Co members and Audit Committee on new accounting standards, transactions, proposals and other ad-hoc queries from the business
• Development, maintenance and improvement of Group accounting policies
• Assess and take actions following investigations into internal accounting and external reporting implications of new and amended standards Person Specification ACCA / ACA / CA Qualified with at least 2 years experience in a similar role Strong IFRS knowledge within a large organisation Experienced people leader / managing staff Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.