Senior Finance Manager
Taunton or London
Salary: Very attractive
About Our Client
Debenhams is a leading international, multi-channel brand with a proud British heritage which trades out of over 240 stores across 27 countries. Debenhams gives its customers around the world a unique, differentiated and exclusive mix of own brands, international brands and concessions.
Debenhams is committed to attracting, retaining and developing the very best people in the industry to deliver the best experiences and products for their customers. They are constantly expanding in the UK, Internationally and Online and need the best talent to help achieve their goals!
Job Description
As part of the senior management team and reporting to the Director of Accounting and Shared Services, the Senior Finance Manager oversees the team who are responsible for all aspects of financial accounting and Balance Sheet control, providing corporate governance stewardship with specific responsibility for capital, property and Group consolidation. In addition this role manages all Group and subsidiary external reporting including overseas and pension.
The Senior Finance Manager will work collaboratively with the CFO, Finance Directors and Finance Business Partners to advise them on finance and management accounting. You would also be a key contributor to the overall leadership of the Taunton based Accounting and Shared Service Centre teams.
Key responsibilities are:
- Production of key externally reported financial documents including Group Annual Report and Accounts, Interim Statements and subsidiary filed statements on an accurate and timely basis
- Minimising financial risk through strong adherence to corporate governance and appropriate control of Balance Sheet items so that financial risk is minimised
- Management of the completion of consolidated statements and individual company records so that they comply with appropriate accounting regulations
- Prime responsibility for the financial management and forecasting of Debenhams' property portfolio and capital position
- Provide consultancy expertise across the business on how best to implement strategic initiatives within the Group accounting framework and financial systems
- Lead and develop a highly effective team of seven to deliver business objectives
- Ensure the Group complies with all relevant standards and regulations and initiates appropriate briefings /training materials to enable change as required
- Deputise for the Director of Accounting & Shared Services on all financial and management accounting aspects.
The Successful Applicant
The Accounting team is based in the Taunton Support Centre office in Somerset therefore this location would be preferable, however we welcome applications from candidates based in London. If based in London there would be the need to travel to Taunton on a regular basis.
The successful candidate will be ACA qualified with a strong proven technical accounting ability and knowledge of IFRS including a detailed knowledge of IFRS32 and IFRS39. You must also feel confident about the forthcoming adoption of IFRS16 and its impact.
A background in a larger practice and a commercial environment would be preferable and a solid understanding of business environments and the ability to translate technical accounting into sound commercial advice.
This is a senior level position with responsibility for a team of seven, therefore a strong background of people management is a key requirement.
The role would suit an ambitious and hardworking individual with the ability to communicate effectively and assertively. You'll need to demonstrate confidence building strong relationships as you'll be dealing with a variety of people at different seniority levels across our business as well as external advisers.
You also need a questioning approach and the confidence to challenge established ways of working. Highly numerate and analytical, you will also have had experience with financial modelling.
IT skills should include strong fluency in Excel and capability of working with IT systems, Excel and PowerPoint. Retail experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer
Extremely attractive package
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