Company DescriptionInmarsat has been at the forefront of global mobile satellite communications for over thirty years, and is the market leading provider of voice and high-speed data communications for users on land, at sea and in the air through its constellation of 13 geostationary satellites. Inmarsat plc is a FTSE listed company with a profitable track record and significant growth aspirations. This is represented by more than 55 nationalities in the workforce, reflecting the global and dynamic nature of the business. With an investment of over $3 billion in its latest network infrastructure, Inmarsat is at the forefront of global mobile communications innovation.Chief Finance OfficeInmarsat's Chief Finance Office (CFO) processes millions of transactions a month that enable us to interact efficiently with our suppliers, customers, trading partners and regulators. We make sure that the Company is properly funded and well controlled, that our taxes are paid and that shareholders and banks continue to support our plans. Our commercial teams help ensure that the business takes sound decisions through robust planning, careful pricing, sound contracts, skilled procurement and rigorous evaluation of every major business decision.Job DescriptionPrimary role purpose:Accountability for the delivery of right first time accounting transactions, reporting and analysis, in line with the group accounting policies, in a tightly controlled environment. Working closely with the Business Units to ensure the financial information is a true reflection of what is happening in the business unitsMotivating and transforming a team of 30 individuals over multiple global locationsDeveloping and embedding the roadmap to a faster close processKey

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Accurate & timely reporting of trial balance, internal management accounts & monthly metrics with insightful analysis of month end numbers including a reconciled & supported balance sheetTo own and continually improve the financial processes and controls for the group to ensure there are no material errors in the accountsTo ensure financial transactions are recorded in accordance with Inmarsat policy and IFRSLeads and is accountable for the teams and outputs covering all accounting processes, including capex, opex, revenue & gross margin, supply chain and intercompany accounting - through to the trial balanceStreamline the supply chain (inventory) accounting processes and controls and embed a relatively new teamOwns all finance master data including any associated streamlining and cleansing activityDeliver a materially faster close process, taking the process form WD6 to WD4 in the short to medium term, whilst not impacting the accuracyCollaborate with the Group Accounting team to ensure accurate notes to accounts are prepared in line with the Group Accounting PolicyLeverage a team of SAP Super Users to collaborate with the OneIT team to ensure the right changes are being made to SAP in a tight and controlled manner to improve processes and increase automationTeam leadership of a large team of 30 individuals based over multiple locations ensuring regular coaching, performance feedback and appropriate training is in placeContribute to and help deliver the overall Financial Operations roadmapQualificationsEssential Knowledge and Skills:Graduate with an accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) or equivalentStrong experience in relevant material roles within high quality companies ideally with strong Telco backgroundProactive individual with the ability and proven experience of effectively manage various accounting and shared services projects to a high quality solution simultaneously whilst adhering to deadlines, utilising best practise tools and techniquesIn depth knowledge of relevant accounting and shared services best practice with proven ability to implement and sustain a high quality financial operationStrong people skills; impactful, confident, credible and comfortable at engaging collaboratively in an intellectual and multinational environment at all levels. Strong verbal and written communications skills. Able to motivate, lead, manage and influence.Strong results orientated work ethic and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with passion for excellence and innovation. Ambassador both within and outside Finance for best practice in every area.Ability to travel and work across cultures and time zonesDesirable Knowledge and Skills:Previous experience using SAP ERP system and delivering major SAP IT & process changes in a Telco environmentAdditional InformationYou must be eligible to work in this location advertised.Inmarsat Values: Our values define Inmarsat's culture and represent what we believe in. Inmarsat employees aspire to certain behaviours which support our corporate values, they create a stronger working environment and lie at the heart of our continued success as an organisation.
• Accountability - taking ownership, getting results and keeping our promises
• Respect - collaborating, embracing diversity and valuing differences
• Excellence - creating bold solutions for our customers and putting quality at the heart of everything we doJob Summary99 City Rd, Shoreditch, London EC1Y 1BJ, UK Contract