My client is looking to add to their dynamic team, and this is a great opportunity to work for one of the world's most valuable and iconic brands. The remit is broad, touching on many different aspects of the business, working closely with management, and internal and external auditors to ensure their numbers are accurate, whilst appropriately challenging business decisions to help push the company further.

Client Details

My client is the world's leading global food-service retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. More than 90% of their restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men and women. My client and their franchisees employ 1.9 million people worldwide and are ever expanding.

As the global leader in the food and service industry, they have a legacy of innovation and hard work that continues to drive them. Today, my client is growing with velocity and are passionate about modernising their experiences, not to make themselves different, but to make themselves better.

Description

• You will have responsibility for the accuracy and delivery of regulatory and statutory reporting of all our UK entities under UK GAAP
You will oversee the production of accurate monthly, quarterly and annual UK market results under US GAAP for internal and Global reporting Collaborating with the US Corporate Controller Group to understand any accounting issues Responsibility for the relationships with both internal and external auditors Working with the wider Finance team to understand accounting for complex restaurant transactions across the business Management of our balance sheet along with all associated controls Responsibility for all internal and SOX controls, leading a cross-functional effort to ensure our controls environment is robust and business risk is minimised Act as a mentor, coach and manager for a team of robust individuals, creating development plans for each Collaborate on the design and implementation of global finance system projects in UK & Ireland Participate on cross-functional teams as assigned by the VP/Chief Financial Officer/GBS Leadership Drive Continuous Improvement and automation projects

Profile

ACA or ACCA qualifiedPractice experience essential 3+ years post qualified experienceExtensive technical accounting experience in UK GAAP (US GAAP would be beneficial)Strong, diligent, analytical skills - an ability to ask questions to breakdown problems, identify trends and creating action, solutions and changExcellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills - an ability to communicate to all levels of the organisation and tell the story behind the numbersA master networker - an ability to work cross-functionally, building strong relationships and influence over partnersA genuine curiosity to understand the "why" and challenge the status quoA track record of being able to translate problems into clear, achievable solutions for your team - delegating in a fast-paced environmentA desire to invest in talent development, developing our leaders of the futureAmbitious and looking to learn, develop and growth within the organisationExperience of SOX and a Company with strong internal controls

Job Offer

• £55,000 base salary
• Car or cash allowance
• Competitive pension contribution
• Plus other benefits to be confirmed