Senior Consultant at Investigo | Qualified Finance | Consumer, Retail & Hospitality Markets
Group Accounting Manager
Luxury Consumer Brand
x2 direct reports
Central London - Zone 1
Hybrid working - 3 days office
This is a great opportunity for a driven finance professional to take ownership of a key leadership role within a high performing and dynamic team, influencing financial strategy and operational efficiency at a group level.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and coordinate month-end and year-end financial reporting schedules.
* Consolidate and review financial statements for all entities within the group.
* Maintain and enhance the finance system to meet business requirements.
* Oversee stock valuation processes across the organization.
* Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
* Prepare and present monthly management reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards and drive best practices within the finance team.
* Conduct thorough balance sheet reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
* Lead the execution of external audits and regulatory financial assessments.
* Monitor and forecast group cash flow and liquidity.
* Oversee financial management and reporting for holding entities.
* Partner with various departments, including Finance, Senior Leadership, HR, Merchandising, and Design, to provide financial insights and analysis.
* Manage currency-related financial planning and reporting.
* Administer corporate insurance policies and claims processes.
* Handle company secretarial responsibilities and compliance reporting.
* Maintain and oversee master financial data records.
* Coordinate with external partners for international financial reporting and compliance.
* Ensure timely submission of statutory reports and regulatory filings.
* Lead tax strategy, compliance, and planning across the organization.
* Provide leadership and mentorship to financial and tax accounting professionals.
Skills & Experience:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA preferred).
* Proficiency in multi-currency consolidation is beneficial.
* Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and statutory financial reporting.
* Tax expertise within a multinational environment (preferred).
* Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
* A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of accountability and leadership.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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