MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial ReportingPreparation of the Group annual report, interim and quarterly financial statements which includes primary statements and supporting note disclosures in compliance with IFRSDrive process improvements within the Group consolidation system and continuous review of data quality Month end reporting and management of the month end close process and timelinesOngoing liaison with management reporting and Group teams to ensure reporting is comprehensive and accurateLiaising with Group companies regarding reporting, accounting and chart of accountsOngoing review of policies and procedures for the finance function and ensuring adherence to the finance manual through periodic reviewsPreparation of audit files and liaison with auditors. Assist with the management of the audit processOngoing review and assessment of controls and working with process integration to implement or enhance internal controlsPreparation of statutory accounts for Group companies as requiredFinancial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)Working with senior stakeholders to deliver annual budget, 5 year plan and periodic forecastsDeliver monthly analysis on key financial metrics, P&L, balance sheet and cashflow and support the preparation of monthly executive reports and Board reportsAnalysis, interpretation and explanation of variances to budget on a monthly basisSupport acquisition programme, including integration of new acquisitions into the Group structure and Group budgets & forecastsWork closely with the financial reporting and investor relations teams to support the external reporting cycle; including analysis and insightful commentary for inclusion in results statements and investor presentationsWork with Business units and Group subsidiaries to provide insight on key commercial decisionsUnderstand the key “levers” within the business and focus on extrapolating and understanding trends to deliver business insightsOtherOther functions within the Group Finance team include Treasury, Projects and Tax. The role is expected to work closely with these functions and provide support to them as required by business needs. Exposure to these functions will further enhance the rounded skills the candidate is expected to develop in the role.QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREDQualified Accountant with experience preferable working in or working with a PlcExperience preparing consolidated financial statement under IFRSDemonstrated and proven ability to work within a team to achieve common goalsAbility to work with significant volumes of data to investigate and arrive at a point which allows an information-based decision to be madeAbility to work on their own to deliver results within a short period of timeDemonstrate good communication skills when dealing with key stakeholdersCOMPETENCIESPositive can-do attitude with a focus on actionExcellent analytical skills (numerical and written) with strong planning and organising skillsStrong ability to apply critical strategic thinking to resolve problemsStrong attention to detail, with ability to challenge and question across all levels of the organization