Head of Financial Reporting - Manchester, United Kingdom - THG

THG

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

THG is a fast-moving, global technology business that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers.

Our world-class proprietary tech and infrastructure powers our extensive portfolio of beauty, nutrition and lifestyle brands and is now helping drive exponential growth of our clients' brands globally.

We're powered by a global team of over 10,000 ambitious people around the world. Our culture is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, it's this DNA that has supported our incredible growth.

We're always looking for individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG, and play a part in driving the group forward on its exciting journey.

So, if you're ready to take the next big step in your career, challenge yourself every day and evolve with the world around you, THG is ready for you.

Location: 4M, Manchester Airport

About Finance at THG

Finance at THG is a rapidly growing and evolving team, covering all areas of finance from central functions such as accounts receivable and payable, treasury, tax and internal audit, to specific commercial teams for each of our divisions; Beauty, Tech, Consumer, Health and Brands.

As the business expands and takes on new challenges in the form of acquired businesses or new ventures, finance is there to support every step of the way, leading to dynamic and challenging roles - no two days are the same Common characteristics among our team are the ability to drive change, adaptability and resourcefulness, to ensure we can keep pace with the business, without compromising on financial control or sales performance.

About the Role
The Group is a listed business with increasing corporate governance and accounting requirements worldwide.

You will be reporting into the Group Financial Reporting Director and support across our financial reporting and Group finance function.

You will have a strong financial reporting skill base, able to support across UK and global compliance, lead the THG PLC Group audit along with supporting on one off projects as they arise.

Sitting at a Group level, you will see all divisions of the business and work closely with our commercial teams, tax, treasury and investor relations, you will therefore be someone who is personable and keen to build strong relationships and networks across the business.

You will have strong project management skills driving high quality deliverables on time.

You will be part of the Group Finance team, reporting into the Group Finance Director and have a team of between five - ten reporting into you ranging from graduate to several years post qualified.

In addition, you will gain exposure to senior stakeholders and the Senior Leadership team.

Responsibilities:

Head up our Groupwide compliance responsibilities, project planning and managing a team of to deliver each workstream,
Prepare technical management papers documenting accounting decisions made to be reported to the Board and Audit Committee,
Be the key contact for the auditors, leading the team on the delivery of the THG Group audit, interim and other reporting requirements,
Own relationships with specialist advisors
Review and deliver high quality financial statements compliant with IFRS,
Opportunity to get involved with one off projects throughout the year,
Constantly challenge the status quo on how we can improve controls across the Group, implement ideas and improvements to strength our financial controls,
Lead the implementation of technology solutions to automate solutions and transforming the processes,
Direct and mentor junior members of the team,
Build strong networks across the business, regularly liaising with the divisional teams, FP&A, legal and tax teams.
Report to the Group Financial Reporting Director and Group CFO regularly on key issues.

Requirements:

Financial Reporting experience and strong knowledge of IFRS,
Understanding the principles of accounting and auditing, demonstrating a keen eye for detail,
Strong communication skills as this will involve dealing with a wide range of stakeholders across the business
An individual who is keen to build strong networks
Experience of transformation using technology desired,
Excellent reporting skills,
Experience working within a fastpaced environment,
Planning and organisational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines,
A confident mindset, comfortable in dealing with a wide range of key stakeholders.

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Onsite Doctor
Employee discounts
Gym Discounts
Company bonus scheme
Company pension scheme

**THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.