Our client, a global conglomerate, is looking for the support of an experienced, qualified finance professional to support a legal entity rationalisation project. This role will serve as the crucial interface between the consulting firm leading the rationalisation efforts and our client's internal organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary point of contact between the consulting firm and the client's internal teams, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
- Coordinate the activities and timelines of the legal entity rationalisation project, ensuring all milestones are met.
- Conduct detailed financial analysis to support the rationalisation process, including assessing different entities.
- Work with the Companies on new acquisitions to support rationalisation of acquired entities.
- Evaluation and production of financial information for the Statutory financial statements of affected entities under the relevant GAAP
- Prepare the accounting entries to support the step plans for closures of the legal entities.
- Prepare and review financial reports, project updates, and documentation required for the rationalisation process.
- Ensure all activities comply with relevant UK regulatory and legal requirements or local laws and regulations with support from the third-party consulting firm.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and operational teams, to gather necessary information and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Identify potential risks and issues related to the rationalisation process and work with the consulting firm and internal teams to mitigate them.
- Present progress updates, risks and issues and financial tracking to the internal stakeholders
- Assist in the implementation of changes, including mergers, closures, or restructuring of legal entities.
Qualifications and Experience:
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
- Experience in corporate restructuring, legal entity management, or a similar area.
- Proficiency in financial analysis, consolidation, and financial reporting. Strong understanding of UK GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant accounting standards.
- Proven experience in managing complex projects, with strong organisational and time management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory requirements related to legal entity structures and corporate governance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.
- Strong ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with both internal teams and external consultants.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
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