Key Achievements:

Streamlined group reporting processes, reducing consolidation time by 30%.

Improved accuracy of intercompany reconciliations, preventing errors and saving £100,000 / $120,000 annually.

Introduced enhanced reporting dashboards for senior management, improving visibility across subsidiaries.

Identified efficiencies in group accounting processes, reducing manual effort by 25%.

Mentored finance team members across multiple locations, improving reporting quality and team capability.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare and consolidate group accounts across multiple subsidiaries under UK GAAP, IFRS, or US GAAP.

Manage intercompany reconciliations and eliminate discrepancies across group entities.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements for the group.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for group operations.

Analyse group financial performance, trends, and KPIs, providing actionable insights to senior management.

Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements across all group entities.

Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

Coordinate with subsidiary finance teams to standardise accounting practices and reporting.

Assist in audits, providing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation to internal and external auditors.

Implement and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures across the group.

Support cash flow management and working capital optimisation across the group.

Prepare consolidated management reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive leadership.

Provide guidance and support to subsidiary finance teams on accounting, reporting, and compliance matters.

Supervise, mentor, and train junior accountants and finance staff.

Assist in evaluating group investments, acquisitions, and strategic projects from a financial perspective.

Maintain accurate records of fixed assets, depreciation, and other group accounting schedules.

Collaborate with tax, treasury, and operations teams to ensure aligned financial reporting.

Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and scenario modelling for group decision-making.

Participate in continuous professional development (CPD) and training.

Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, and integrity in all group accounting activities.