Senior Finance Manager - Financial Accounts

Liberty Global

  • Bradford
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
We’re looking for a Senior Finance Manager (Financial Accounts) to join us in Bradford.This is hybrid working – 2 days in the office, 3 days remote.As part of the continued growth and diversification of our Financial Accounts team at Liberty Blume, as we go through an exciting period of expansion and change, we are looking for additional Senior Finance Managers to lead teams, workstreams and projects across various Opco and external brands.As a Senior Finance Manager, you will report to a Management Accounts Divisional Director, supporting and working closely with our teams in Bradford and across the wider business, to deliver accurate reporting and analysis to internal and external stakeholders across the Liberty Global Footprint.Financial Accounts are responsible for developing and delivering financial accounting activity, which includes debt, interest, derivatives, and share-based compensation, as well as preparing comprehensive financial reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other statutory requirements.What will you be doing?
  • You will manage, mentor, and develop your team of Finance Managers and together you will deliver below-the-operating-profit-line activities (BOCF), including debt, interest (external and inter-group), derivatives, restructuring, and share-based compensation.
Whilst handling holding company accounts, cash accounting, fixed assets, and lease accounting, you will also perform group consolidation and foreign exchange/CTA accounting.You will prepare accurate monthly and quarterly results in line with group accounting policy and Internal Control/SOX requirements and deliver financial information for external reporting requirements.Conducting month-end balance sheet analysis and reporting, you will also ensure balance sheet governance, integrity, and assurance.You will improve internal efficiencies and output quality through process enhancements and collaboration with internal and external teams, with a focus on tactical and strategic use of technology for automation and digitization.We tend to look for people with:Essential:Proven as a Senior Finance Manager, Senior Financial Accountant, or similar Senior Accountant role.Professional Accountancy qualification (ACA; ACCA; CIMA etc.) with considerable PQE.Team leadership of Finance Managers.Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.Experience working within large complex corporate structures, whilst managing key stakeholder relationships and delivering to deadlines.Strong Excel skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Financial systems skills (e.g. Oracle, Hyperion/HFM).The willingness to occasionally travel overseas to build relationships with colleagues in the various Opcos we support.What’s in it for you?
  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
  • Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
  • Matched pension contribution up to 10%
  • Access to our car benefit scheme
  • Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
  • The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team
Who we are:Liberty Blume, a Liberty Global company, is a rapidly growing business services provider, specialising in tech-enabled back-office solutions. Our mission is to deliver efficiency, scale and value to our customers through Business, Procurement and Financial Solutions. If you’re curious, customer centric and enjoy being one step ahead, join us on our scale up journey and unlock your freedom to grow!Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.

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