Head of Reporting

Job Description

Head of Reporting; 12 Month Contract; London; LTD or PAYEReporting to the Assistant Director of Finance but working closely with sector and lines of business Finance Directors, this is a 12 month role for maternity cover This will include:- * Leading and executing month-end and quarter-end P&L distribution including analysis and presentation of results * Manage the central finance team for centre cost Companies with direct exposure to country, line of business and divisional FDs/FCs * Own the production of monthly, quarterly and ad hoc financial reporting for Group and Division * Ensuring the delivery of accurate and consistent data quality in the financial systems across the sector business lines * Craft and manage SAP BPC reports, working closely with Group finance and Operating entities across Aviation * Work with business operations, and other key stakeholders to generate requested reporting output and financial analysis * Drive key insights and analytics * Execute value-added analysis and provide decision support for special projects and initiatives * Execute continuous process improvement * Lead and execute year end external audit processes * Help execute SAP implementation globally * Working autonomously to deliver the above Key outputs/deliverables will be: * Ownership of internal timetables for the Sector required for managing all major finance programmes e.g. budget, forecast, strategic plan and audits. * Provide technical guidance to the business as and when needed on complex accounting matters * Consolidation, review and reporting of monthly, budget, forecast and strategic plans across the Aviation sector. Present results to Assistant Director of Finance and Finance Director for the Sector. * Control and manage ad-hoc head office reporting. * Recommend amendments to the Business Processes, associated work instructions and controls supporting Reporting and the use of SAP BPC. * Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of the services provided ensuring engagement with individuals who can validate and progress those opportunities. * Materials in support of internal and external audit requirements * Manage and track the completion of statutory accounts across the Sector * Manage working capital * Regional reviews with the Sector Assistant director of finance Additional Key Accountabilities * Supporting continuous improvement projects through to completion. * Work in collaboration with other process owners to ensure the full end to end process is maintained as a consequence of any changes adopted. * Ensuring the Business Processes provide effective controls whilst meeting the demands of the business and any regulatory body. Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience: * ICAEW ACA qualification or equivalent * "Big 4" audit background (3 - 5 years PQE) * Ability to understand and manipulate data to present clear and concise financial messages for review. * Ability to ensure deadlines and targets are achieved or surpassed. * Ability to maintain knowledge of industry and regulatory standards in respect to Financial Reporting. Skills & Competencies Key Technical Skills / competencies * Extensive experience in the use of Microsoft Office 2010 suite of applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. * Experience of Finance IT applications (e.g. SAP BPC, NAV IFS etc. * Proven track record on SAP BPC consolidation system. Delivery of business objectives. * A demonstrable team player with an ability to help motivate those working with them. * Ability to work effectively under pressure. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to influence and negotiate to ensure key decisions, deadlines and targets are met. * Ensure adherence to defined processes and work instructions. * Demonstrate an ability to identify issues faced and to find solutions to those issues pro-actively. * Excellent time management skills. Mental/Analytical Skills & Challenges * Ability to identify trends from information available from multiple sources and to listen to the feedback from customers and staff. * Data analysis skills in support of a continuous improvement operating model.Morson is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this vacancyCIMA; ACCA; FCCA; ACMA; GCMA; ACA; AAT; project accountant; management accountant; reporting accountant; finance manager; finance controller; FPA; forecasting; audits;