Group Financial Accounting Manager
Group Financial Accounting Manager | Global Consumer Brand | £65,000 – £70,000 + bonus | Central London | Permanent | JRDF35027
A new opportunity has arisen within the global finance function of a highly recognised international consumer brand, operating across multiple markets with a centralised reporting structure.
This role will play a key role across both financial reporting and corporate taxation, supporting group consolidation, intercompany processes and global tax reporting requirements.
This is a high-visibility position with significant international exposure, working closely with global teams, senior stakeholders and external auditors.
Key responsibilities:
· Lead the quarterly global intercompany reconciliation process, ensuring accurate preparation and execution of internal reporting processes
· Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS, including disclosures, analysis and audit coordination
· Contribute to the preparation of Annual Accounts, consolidating a large international group structure
· Utilise consolidation systems to prepare journal entries, reporting packs and support audit deliverables
· Perform detailed data analysis and quality review of financial submissions from global entities
· Drive continuous improvement across reporting and consolidation cycles
· Research technical accounting matters and provide recommendations on appropriate treatment
· Develop and coach junior team members within the reporting and reconciliation process
· Support the preparation of global taxation reporting
· Maintain and develop tax reporting systems
· Act as a key point of contact for international and external tax advisors
· Prepare and distribute quarterly reporting outputs across the global finance teams
· Support ad hoc analysis and project work
Key Requirements:
· Qualified Accountant, ideally ACA and trained within a Big 4 environment
· Experience within a global financial reporting, consolidation or controllership environment
· Strong understanding of IFRS and international reporting standards
· Exposure to complex, multi-entity and multi-currency environments
· Experience with consolidation and reporting systems (ERP / consolidation tools)
· Understanding of corporate taxation and tax reporting is advantageous
· Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
· Excellent stakeholder management skills across international teams
· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
What’s on offer?:
· £65,000 – £70,000 + bonus
· Enhanced pension
· Private healthcare and wider business benefits
· High visibility within a global finance function
· Broad exposure across financial reporting, consolidation and taxation
· Opportunity to work across multiple international markets and stakeholders
· Involvement in systems, process improvement and transformation initiatives
· Strong platform for progression within a large, complex global business
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to step into a broad, globally focused role, combining financial reporting, consolidation and taxation within a high-performing international environment.