Description This is a critical role within the developing R2R function that involves collecting, processing, and presenting accurate financial data. The role will be involved in assisting in the set up and development of the R2R processes, supporting the R2R Senior Finance Manager & providing delivery of day-to-day finance activities. The role includes exposure to senior management of the group and other central finance functions, providing an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your ability for further advancement. LI-JK1 Responsibilities Within the team you will be a creative inspiration, encouraging innovation and creative thinking. You will provide financial information to a broad range of business unit owners & functional areas supporting them to understand their reported financial actuals, identifying balance sheet risks and opportunities. It is essential that you are able to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders at a senior level. The primary responsibilities of this role are: Assisting in the development of the team structure Production of robust and timely financial results and support the business partners with their reported numbers. Supporting the development & technical review of the work of the R2R and wider SSC team where necessary, including ensuring task transfers through placement handovers and mid-placement handovers for graduates Month End Accounting Close, Accruals, Prepayments, Fixed Asset accounting and reporting flash numbers. Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Analysis. VAT / CIS Reports & Reconciliation. Monitoring efficiency and reporting targets and KPI’s and drive continuous improvement. Drive standard processes through principles of simplification, standardisation, and, working with the wider teams, automation where appropriate. Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the general ledger to support management and statutory reporting Support the establishment and maintenance of an effective business control framework. Qualifications Qualifications Qualified Accountant recognised professional body (e.g., ICAEW / ICAS / ACCA / CIMA). Experience Proven experience in a similar finance role. Experience of process and systems optimisation. Collaboration with stakeholders and identifying financial anomalies. Working with Oracle Enterprise One, or similar ERP system desirable. Skills Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and an ethical approach to data including respecting the confidential nature of information and the associated decision making. Excellent communication skills, with confidence to present to senior stakeholders. Ability to think strategically, challenge current processes and introduce improvements. Demonstrable ability to form effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders. Personal Attributes Self-motivated and a self-starter, with the ability to build positive relationships. Gravitas to influence, challenge and support in a matrix environment. Display strong commercial awareness, vigilant attention to the changing business environment and emerging opportunities and risks. Hands on approach to Operational Finance. Set and achieve high standards for themselves and for others, takes personal accountability for results. Identifies, anticipates, and navigates problems and obstacles to performance in an orderly and calm manner. Responds creatively to personal and team challenges. Communicates openly and honestly with others, listens to differing views and seeks to create a common understanding and agreement to proposed actions.