Financial Accountant
Otto James Consulting is supporting a Manchester based International brand in the recruitment of a Group Financial Accountant to focus on UK and Mainland Europe consolidated accounts.
My client is a market-leader, with great reputation for customer service, that is investing heavily in growth, Multi-site optimisation and market acquisition.
The Role – Financial Accountant
A ‘high-profile’ role reporting to the Group Finance Director, interacting directly with the Board. The role will provide the successful candidate with a wide ranging position which has been designed to give you breadth and latitude not the norm in a standard Financial Accounting position.
Duties- Monthly - Preparation of month-end workings including consolidation reporting
- Financial Reporting - Preparation of annual and half-year accounts
- Preparation of group statutory accounts
- Preparation of finance Board and Audit committee papers
- M&A support - investment reporting and due diligence
- Evaluate new operational and commercial initiatives
- Provide analysis around capital expenditure investment decisions
- Monitor financial performance in new business areas
- Improve financial processes and controls.
This is a challenging role that would best suit a talented qualified accountant with the ability to communicate at a high level, build relationships, develop processes, and understand the necessity of Finance in an internal stake-holding facing position.
The Candidate & Profile
This role is viewed as a ‘fast-track’, career progressive, succession planning opportunity.
They seek a graduate calibre, ACA/ACCA having trained with a top 10 firm, who is top-quartile, impressive, able to demonstrate sound financial and commercial judgement, and able to thrive in a continuous improvement environment/culture.
Key Attributes Sought:
- High Achieving Accounting Professional
- Career Driven individual looking for a role outside of the finance norm
- Project Minded individual who enjoys a challenging role
- Ability to work in an ad-hoc environment where you are continuingly adding value
- £57,000 to £61,000 for this position
- Home Working at your discretion
- Generous Bonus
- Hybrid & flexible working (2 days work from home)
- 25 days annual leave + BH
- Private medical cover
- Life insurance