Group Reporting Business Analyst
Job Description
Job title: Group Reporting Business Analyst
Company: Walker Dendle
Job description: The Role
Focussing on actuals, the successful candidate will be a key member of the global Group Financial Reporting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for the Group.
Key Responsibilities
- To be the key point of contact for the regions for monthly actuals reporting and to work with the rest of the Group Financial Reporting team to produce the regular internal monthly reports for the Group
- To take ownership of the Trading Performance Report and the key metrics. To answer queries on the integrity of the report and to ensure it is fit for purpose each month. To be seen as the expert on the calculations behind the metrics.
- Take ownership of the recycling reporting and support the ESG team as required.
- To assist with external reporting including the Group statutory accounts and year-end audit. This may involve preparing statutory disclosures, preparing audit schedules, and checking the accounts. It also involves taking sole responsibility for reporting to shareholders at the half-year and year-end.
- To have strong knowledge of IFRS and be able to support the countries to implement a new accounting standard or when there is an acquisition or disposal. Provide advice on the most appropriate accounting for new transactions or events.
- To support the country finance teams with any accounting queries and help them understand the group reporting requirements. The successful candidate will play a role in supporting the impact of reporting changes and will help to resolve issues to ensure that financial reporting continues to the same high standard and timelines.
- To own the annual pack to stats rec for the allocated regions; to be the overall lead on this exercise team and coordinate and track progress to ensure the deadline is met. This is a key control that ensures countries are reporting consistent results into the Corporate Centre and externally in their local statutory accounts.
- Focus on continual improvement of processes and controls.
- Respond to ad hoc queries as required. These requests may come from shareholders, regional Finance Directors, country finance teams, or other finance teams at the Head Office.
The Successful Applicant
- Qualified accountant with appropriate post-qualified experience
- Have worked in a central consolidation team or have strong knowledge of consolidations and Group reporting requirements
- Strong understanding of IFRS. Able to apply accounting standards and explain requirements
- Numerate and analytical
- Strong Excel skills
- Have worked with multiple stakeholders and have a proven track record of building strong relationships (often with people that you’ve never met face to face)
- Experience of explaining reports to external auditors and preparing backup schedules
- Worked with large-scale multinational businesses
- Experience of working with and reporting to senior management
We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 10 days, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, please do continue to apply for jobs advertised by Walker Dendle.
Walker Dendle Limited acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Walker Dendle is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept the terms available on our website.
Expected salary: £75000 – 80000 per year
Location: Surrey – South West London
