Group Reporting Senior Analyst

To be the key point of contact for international 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. This will involve reviewing country submissions, resolving issues, writing commentary and explaining movements. The regular reporting requirements include monthly management accounts, a briefing document with commentary, Flash accounts, and trading performance reports.
To take ownership of the 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.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 our shareholders at the half year and year end.
To have strong knowledge of IFRS and be able to support the countries when we need to implement a new accounting standard or when we make an acquisition or disposal. Provide advice on the most appropriate accounting for new transactions or events.
To support the global finance teams with any accounting queries and help them to understand the Group Reporting requirements.
To own the annual pack to stats rec for the regions and be the overall lead on this exercise for the team and coordinate and track progress to ensure the deadline is met. This is a key control that ensures regions are reporting consistent results into group and externally in their local statutory accounts.