Métier Peoples is pleased to be exclusively partnered with a global company, in Scotland, who are recruiting for Director of Global Financial Reporting, to be based in the Central Belt (Glasgow or Edinburgh). This job presents an excellent opportunity for a finance leader with a technical accounting background.
Our client is an Employer of Choice, offering an innovative environment, a top culture and excellent benefits.
The Job:
This newly created position will lead and mentor a team of Accountants, ensuring a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, process excellence and self-driven development. You will be responsible for:
- Developing and empowering direct & indirect reports, driving up skills levels
- Setting a standard for others to seek to, supporting the organisation’s people and getting the best out of colleagues within finance and across the wider teams
- Championing unity and collaboration among the Global reporting teams to implement streamlined processes, facilitate knowledge sharing, and provide development opportunities for team members.
- Setting the strategic direction of the Reporting & Accounting function.
- Ensuring compliance with global applicable technical standards whilst seeking opportunities for efficiency.
- Ensuring accuracy and excellence in share-based payment charges, processes, and forecasts, driving streamlined operations and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Identifying and implementing scalable processes and procedures (including month end processes and related internal controls) across the Group Finance function
- Ultimate accountability of the statutory accounts process for the Group, including the consolidated Accounts.
- Continuously enhance the Group financial reporting control environment by implementing initiatives to mature controls, ensuring the global finance function achieves best-in-class compliance of SOX requirements.
- Presenting the Group monthly balance sheet review to the Group Financial Controller and CFO.
- Provide strategic direction in UK balance sheet reconciliations
- Identify and implementing process improvements, enhancing reporting capabilities
- Collaborating with the Finance Systems Manager and Transformation Director to identify transformation opportunities, delivering Group-wide finance transformation and ad-hoc projects to support the global finance team and broader business strategy.
- Nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders and collaborate across all finance teams to deliver enhanced value to the finance leadership team, broader business, and executive management group. Act as an enabler for the company to achieve its strategic and financial goals.
The Candidate:
- A professional accounting qualification, and at least 10 year’s PQE
- Experience of working in Big 4 and/or listed multinational experience
- Progressive growth in previous roles, demonstrating accountability and ownership
- Proven experience of building and retaining high-performing teams.
- Significant experience in corporate reporting and technical accounting
- Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP and IFRS
- Experience working within a SOX control environment
- A strong communicator, capable of influencing and engaging with cross functional teams, and at all levels across the business.
- Someone with the drive and determination to succeed in a fast paced and ever-growing environment
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, adept at managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines
- Possesses a positive, can-do attitude and demonstrates creative thinking
- Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures in a dynamic international setting
How to Apply:
If you are interested in a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or on your job search / the market in general, please get in touch with Amy Peoples on 07399980038 or [email protected].
