Financial Accounting Manager
*Annual Salary: £90,000 - £95,000
*Location: London, UK
*Job Type: Full-time
A leading multi-national business is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to lead the financial accounting team, ensuring the integrity and compliance of financial reporting processes. This role involves managing statutory reporting, external audits, and maintaining a strong controls environment for the European entities.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Lead and manage the statutory accounts process for all European entities, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
*Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate audits to ensure timely submissions.
*Oversee the accounting function, coordinating the month-end close process and ensuring the integrity of data in SAP.
*Update and apply new accounting standards as required.
*Provide leadership to the financial accounting team, setting performance expectations and offering coaching and feedback.
*Lead ad hoc financial accounting projects and analysis to support the European business, including acquisition accounting and M&A support.
*Maintain a strong control environment, ensuring all SOX controls are well documented and executed.
*Manage key financial controls and balance sheet reconciliations.
*Leverage systems and technology to streamline processes and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Educated to degree level and must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
*Significant post-qualification experience (10+ years) in financial accounting and statutory reporting within a commercial environment.
*Proven track record of leading and managing teams of finance professionals.
*Advanced proficiency in Excel & SAP; working knowledge of OneSource preferred.
*Up-to-date knowledge of UK & US GAAP accounting standards.
*Ability to clarify complex financial reporting issues to a non-finance audience.
*Demonstrates integrity, a strong work ethic, and a sense of urgency in task execution.
*Constantly seeks to simplify and improve reporting processes, removing unnecessary complexity.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary and benefits package including bonus
*Opportunities for professional growth and development.
*Dynamic and supportive work environment.
*Private Medical, Share Plan, Pension
To apply for the Financial Accounting Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.