Senior Finance Manager

We are currently partnering with a hugely successful, international consumer brand. Based at a highly desirable Central London location - this is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a high calibre passionate team; within a fast paced, collaborative environment We are seeking a top tier ACA or CA who is practice trained and also possesses a number of years relevant experience gained in industry as a group finance / financial reporting manager (minimum 5 years PQE upwards) The role will report directly into senior leadership and has responsibility for the direct management of a team of 4 (operating at both part and fully qualified level) Other key elements to the role will include overseeing all statutory accounts preparation; as well as management of the relationship with the auditors Oversee all financial controls, governance and compliance Provision of relevant technical accounting advice across the group Tax, VAT, as well as transfer pricing work Drive ongoing finance change and transformation projects - for example a key project around a systems implementation project Play a key role with respect of ad hoc operational and broader commercial project work We are seeking top performers - those with a proven track record of success within their career to date A strong technical accounting background is required but also strong business partnering abilities and ability to view the wider business picture Exceptional communication is also required - the ability to push back and influence at a senior level, across an international group A background in retail, ecommerce, consumer or related would be useful but not essential Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates