Financial Reporting & Compliance Partner
Group
Glasgow, Scotland
Hybrid (2-3 days in the office)
Purpose of Role: This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy of our financial reporting, driving robust financial governance, and maintaining compliance across the Group. You will be responsible for assessing, reporting, and advising on developments in accounting standards and their implications for the Group. Additionally, you will ensure regulatory compliance through the meticulous maintenance of the Group Finance Manual and related documents, as well as delivering essential training.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in coordinating the production of interim and annual reports, conducting quality checks, and managing related regulatory filing requirements. You will also provide comprehensive reports for the Audit Committee on areas of responsibility. This role is not just about numbers; it's about shaping the financial integrity and success of our entire organization. Be a part of something bigger and drive meaningful change!
Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to g row your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to b e y ou rself and b elong : Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Technical Accounting Standards: Assess, report, and advise on developments in accounting standards and their implications for the Group. Oversee the project management of implementing new standards across the Group, including developing statutory disclosures and integrating them into financial reporting systems.
2. Group Finance Manual and Training: Oversee the maintenance of the Group Finance Manual. Support the delivery of technical training and guidance to finance staff across the Group to ensure compliance and understanding of accounting standards.
3. Capex and Reportable Contracts: Review Capex and reportable contracts that require Corporate approval in line with the Group Delegation of Authority. Monitor compliance with Group policy, including reviewing exemptions to ensure adherence to established guidelines.
4. External Regulatory Reporting: Manage the process and timetable for external regulatory reporting, including Interim and Annual reports, UK subsidiary accounts, and ESEF reporting. Coordinate with stakeholders and monitor global governance of all statutory submissions. Prepare Audit Committee reports for areas of responsibility.
5. Quality Reporting and Compliance: Support the Group Finance Reporting Manager in delivering high-quality Interim and Annual reports and press releases. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (such as UK GAAP or IFRS) and regulatory requirements. Review required templates to maintain accuracy and consistency in financial reporting.
6. Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
7. Degree and CA/ACA qualified with a minimum of five years post-qualification experience
8. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (GAAP & IFRS), and regulatory requirements
9. Experienced in management reporting, preferably at a FTSE250
10. Experienced in statutory reporting and subsidiary statutory accounts.
Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
For additional information about what it’s like to work at Weir, please visit our
#LI-TW1