Financial Reporting Controller

Job Description

Join us here at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a Financial Reporting Controller, based at our Walsall office working in a hybrid pattern of circa 3 days. In this role you’ll be responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of consolidated reporting and statutory accounts, as well as managing the external audit process. Working across our Finance dept, you’ll support improvements to processes, controls and accounting policies, while acting as a technical lead on IFRS. You’ll also oversee IFRS 16 and lease accounting, month-end processes for smaller entities, and key judgement areas such as impairments and provisions, while partnering with stakeholders across the wider business.

With accountability from day one, you’ll lead the Financial Reporting function within the Operational Finance Team, owning statutory reporting for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and its subsidiaries while partnering closely with Tax & Treasury, FP&A and Financial Accounts. You’ll ensure robust financial control, support audit processes, and contribute to key strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally with a Big 4 background
• At least 4 years’ post-qualified experience
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP, including IFRS 16, IAS 36, IFRS 3 and IAS 16
• Experience in statutory reporting, group reporting and managing audits
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to build effective working relationships
• Experience with Oracle Fusion would be an advantage

Benefits

• 10% employee discount card with increased discount events
• Extra day off for your birthday
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Single private medical cover
• Annual bonus scheme up to 15% of base salary
• Car allowance of £500 per month
• Free parking onsite
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer matched contributions
• Wellbeing support via Retail Trust
• My Staff Shop discounts
• Stream access to earned wages early
• Training and development opportunities
• Life assurance, loyalty service awards and more

Additional Information

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