Job Description

An EMEA Financial Reporting & Control Manager to join the business and be an essential part of the EMEA Finance team, driving the Controllership agenda across the region, supporting a number of projects and driving best practices across EMEA finance The role requires a qualified accountant who will bring energy and continuous drive to this dynamic and diverse EMEA region comprising 50+ markets and will be required to influence stakeholders in Group, Regional and local Finance Teams As the EMEA Financial Reporting & Control Manager, you will ensure; the provision of financial information for internal and external reporting is timely and accurate; the business control environment is compliant and robust; the internal and external auditors are fully supported and that the financial processes across the region are continuously improving You\'ll provide specialist guidance to internal stakeholders and/or clients on financial reporting, controls and processes, analysing complex technical problems and recommending solutions on non-routine issues whilst considering future implications You\'ll combine your thorough understanding of concepts and principles in Controllership with a good understanding of how this integrates within other areas of Finance, Tax & Treasury The difference you\'ll make Ensure that all aspects of monthly and quarterly balance sheet reporting are delivered in a timely and accurate way through co-ordination with markets on queries, actions, consolidation of information, reviewing commentary and extracting key insights for EMEA reporting working closely with Commercial Finance, Group Finance and other stakeholders Work closely with the Bangalore Controllership Centre of Excellence team to produce a high standard of month-end deliverables and reporting Carry out reviews and analysis of net working capital and aged items, and drive improvements across the region. Review balance sheet reconciliations performed by markets with a goal of sharing best practices and driving quality improvements across EMEA Track and drive remediation of internal audit and control issues to ensure a good control environment is maintained. This includes supporting markets on key financial controls and building strong relationships with the IA function and local finance teams. Track and drive statutory accounts submissions and BPC to local stats reconciliations across EMEA, escalating issues with external auditors if needed Review and approve dividend requests from markets, ensuring compliance with the Treasury policy Support key projects including the completion of the Legal Entity Rationalisation programme across EMEA What you\'ll bring Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, etc) with 10+ years experience and substantial regional/global finance experience in a fast paced, ambitious, and multinational environment Up to date IFRS knowledge with experience identifying & solving accounting issues, an audit background is preferred Proven autonomous project management capability including initiating and leading change including all aspects of change management Strong stakeholder management including communication, influencing, collaboration and relationship building skills across a range of stakeholder seniority Strong understanding of controls and processes, with the ability to identify weakness and drive improvements Ability to identify and solve accounting issues and summarise financial information for various stakeholders It would also be nice for you to have Knowledge of the media or professional services sectors. This is ideal but not essential Previous experience working with BlackLine, SAP BPC, Microsoft D365 is ideal but not essential

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