An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accounting Manager to join a dynamic and innovative international organisation. This role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 and is based in South Manchester. The successful candidate will have the chance to take charge of regional finance operations with a high degree of autonomy, implementing and driving key financial strategies that align with the broader objectives of the organisation. This role offers growth prospects within a global company that values forward-thinking and continuous improvement.
What you'll do:
As a Financial Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations, compliance, and reporting of the UK & Ireland regions. You will supervise accounting departments across multiple locations, ensuring the integrity of accounts in IFRS and closing company accounts. Your strong analytical skills will be utilised to prepare detailed financial reports, participate in optimisation projects, preparation of various compliance filings including tax returns, statutory consolidation, and contribute to forecasting. Your approach should be based on improving, automating and simplifying processes, solving problems and being able to lead remote and local teams.
- Oversee day-to-day operations, compliance and reporting of the UK & Ireland regions
- Supervise accounting departments across two divisions in the UK and one in Ireland
- Manage general accounting teams on several entities in UK & Ireland
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with IFRS and local GAAP
- Conduct financial analysis to support business decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Assist in the annual budget process for the UK & Ireland
- Ensure compliance with all local financial regulations and tax requirements
- Lead and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance and support for professional development
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Financial Accounting Manager position will bring some experience in a corporate or group finance role along with proven leadership capabilities. As a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with expertise in IFRS, accounting, and financial consolidation, you will have solid knowledge of financial systems such as Hyperion and HFM. Familiarity with SAP would be a benefit but not essential. Your advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, coupled with your strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accuracy and integrity of financial information, will be key to your success in this role.
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with expertise in IFRS, accounting, and financial consolidation
- Exposure working within an international business
- Experience in a corporate or group finance role, with proven leadership capabilities
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong attention to detail, commitment to maintaining accuracy and integrity of financial information
- Ability to liaise with senior stakeholders and non-finance personnel
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
What's next:
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