Group Reporting and Accounting Policy Manager: Flexible UK Location with travel to Banbury & Liverpool required - Hybrid based.
Bibby Financial Services have an exciting opportunity available for a reliable Group Reporting and Accounting Policy Manager to join our team. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £75,000 - £85,000 per annum.
We've supported small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) since 1982 and today we support more than 9000 businesses worldwide. We are proud to help businesses, both big and small to grow and thrive in domestic and international markets.
Why us?
We're in the business of relationships. Whether working together or supporting our clients, that's what makes us stand out from the crowd.
We know our value lies in our brilliant people, It is fast-paced and varied, and we can handle it. We trust each other, take ownership, work flexibly, have fun and deliver for our clients every time.
We empower our colleagues to be themselves and grow in the way they want – we believe in them and celebrate their success.
As our Group Reporting and Accounting Policy Manager we will reward you and your hard work with:
Private healthcare for you and your family
Company Car/Allowance
Company pension scheme
Wide range of flexible benefits, such as gym membership, technology, or health assessments
Access to an online wellbeing centre
Range of discounts from many businesses
25 days holiday which increases with service and options to buy or sell more
Electric Vehicle/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (EV/PHEV) scheme
As a Group Reporting and Accounting Policy Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the BFS Group Accounting Policies that will identify, mitigate and resolve risks which ultimately contribute to the support and enablement of BFS strategy and objectives. You will set accounting policy guidelines and drive control improvements for BFS Finance through the consistent application of, and compliance to, robust controls and financial risk management. You will lead the project management of the Group external audit and Group reporting to parent company.
Responsibilities as our Group Reporting and Accounting Policy Manager:
Support the Executive / Board / Audit Committee to preserve the integrity of the Business Operating Model and ensure the Group maintains appropriate financial governance.
Build a strong and collaborative relationship with the Group Finance team.
Responsible for delivery of monthly management accounts to parent company to agreed timelines
Responsible for preparation of the Group Consolidated Financial Statements
Deliver ad hoc projects and analysis to the CFO / Executive and the Board / Audit Committee.
Key stakeholders outside of BFS Finance will be Audit Committee, Internal Audit, BFS Risk and Legal teams and BLG Group Finance
Design, establish and continually improve the Financial Control Framework within BFS Finance
Review and optimise the BFS legal entity structure
Work towards the application of a single chart of accounts internationally
Seek consistency and standardisation in the accounting and reporting treatment where applicable in all BFS legal entities and systems
Drive and lead appropriate culture and values across the Finance function and the Business
Provide oversight and direction to employees, as a senior Finance Leader, aligned to the firm's policies, procedures, standards and SLAs
What we are looking for in our ideal Group Reporting and Accounting Policy Manager:
Experience of establishing, developing and improving governance principles within a Finance function
Experience leading/managing end to end external audit process either as an auditor or from within a finance function.
Previous experience of introducing and ensuring compliance with accounting policy guidelines
Highly competent in documenting controls and maintaining the integrity of inter-connected policies
Holds a recognised professional accountancy qualification with multiple years PQE
Strongly familiar with, and demonstrates ‘current' knowledge of, accounting standards and emerging change within the accounting profession
Highly organised individual with the ability to distil and convey complex detail in a straight forward manner
Strong presentation skills
Must have the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Motivated to achieve strict deadlines and milestones
The ability to adapt within a fast-paced environment with a dynamic and flexible mindset
There's no place quite like BFS and we're proud of that. It's all down to our colleagues - they make us the business with which every SME wants to partner.
If you would like to join us, please click ‘ Apply ' today to be considered as our Group Reporting and Accounting Policy Manager – we would love to hear from you!
We're absolutely committed to being a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their true potential. Let us know if you need adjustments to support you through any stage of the recruitment process.
We reserve the right to close applications early. No agencies, please.
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