Finance Systems Lead

Our client is currently recruiting for a Finance Systems Lead . Based in London, the role is on a long-term contract and offers hybrid working.

ROLE

Prepares financial reporting consolidations for internal and external group reporting for the acquired Wintershall Dea portfolio in SAP FC

RESPONSIBILITIES

Management

• Providing management of sub-consolidation financial reporting
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
• Provide accounting functional excellence, advisory and governance across the various company locations
• Provide guidance and support to acquired BU Finance Managers on financial reporting

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements within acquired SAP FC sub-consolidation module, and other integrated reported systems
• Maintain relationships with SAP support team to ensure integrity of reporting systems for master/transactional data and configuration
• Support point for SAP FC tool BU business users
• Ensures compliance with IFRS, accounting policies and procedures, technical accounting and external regulatory and legal requirements
• Supports BU submissions for group reporting
• Support the external statutory audit process and key responsibility in providing reporting information to various stakeholders
• Design, develop and maintain a robust system of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure the reliability of financial statement and compliance with relevant UK plc requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree
• ACA professional accounting qualification
• Extensive experience in financial reporting within a multinational company and/or Big 4 firm, with a strong preference for experience in the oil and gas sector
• Strong technical accounting skills, with In-depth knowledge of IFRS and internal control requirements
• Proven track record of managing relationships with auditors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information in a clear and concise manner
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Enjoys challenging status quo and looks for continuous improvement in delivering better business results