Group Finance Manager

The role

The group finance manager is an essential part of the finance team. In this role you are responsible for supporting and implementing the financial accounting and reporting agenda for AllSaints globally. You will support the group to ensure best practices in financial accounting processes, ensuring the provision of financial information for internal and external reporting is timely, accurate and compliant with IFRS.

With proven experience of technical accounting, you will have the capability to communicate financial reporting requirements to various colleagues of all levels. You will be a strong communicator and will have the desire to drive improvements in the end-to-end financial accounting and reporting process.

About the team

The finance department has responsibility for all aspects of financial and management reporting, taxation, cash management and treasury for the worldwide business. The group finance manager will report into the financial controller and will have one direct report.

What will I be doing?

Driving reporting timelines and structure across the group which consists of 19 subsidiaries, including consistent templates for monthly reporting to be submitted by subsidiaries Reviewing monthly reporting and supporting documentation submitted by subsidiaries and identify and resolve issues Intercompany management including: Developing intercompany processes and ensuring these are applied Overseeing and reviewing preparation of intercompany invoices, adjustments, trade balances and loans and the reconciliation of all intercompany balances Ensuring all intercompany balances are appropriately eliminating on consolidation Management of foreign exchange risk, exposure and reporting Developing group policies around financial processes and controls and ensuring these are adhered to by subsidiary accounting teams Working closely with the global tax manager to ensure intercompany processes and policies are compliant with the appropriate tax legislation and the group is not exposed to unnecessary risk Working closing with our Asia teams to ensure accurate timely reporting Statutory audit responsibilities include: Preparation of year end statutory reporting Ownership of all statutory reporting for international subsidiaries within the group including the review of any branch returns required by local tax authorities and liaising with international teams Reconciling reserves (distributable and non-distributable) to ensure items are classified appropriately Ownership of statutory audit timetable and audit requests to ensure all deadlines can be met Provide clear technical accounting guidance (including written technical accounting papers) on any matter arising including the impact of changes to IFRS standards on the group Ensuring the group financial accounting policies are maintained and updated to reflect the accounting and reporting requirements across different jurisdictions Improving the financial reporting controls environment through developing clear group policies and implementing these to create a control environment Undertake any other duties as requested by the financial controller

What skills do I need?

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) Strong knowledge of IFRS Previous retail experience is desirable Strong background in completing and reviewing consolidations Demonstrate curiosity with a drive to improve financial accounting discipline within a business Previous team management experience Eye for detail and ability to identify errors A collaborative team player Strong communication skills both written and verbal Ability to work in a fast paced, commercially focused environment Disciplined approach to production and documentation of work

About the location

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. . Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

What we stand for

The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers

One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas

We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind

We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future

Benefits

A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day We are a disability committed certified employer Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva UNUM employee assistance helpline Life assurance cover Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts Hybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pm Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adoption, menopause) Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!

#WeAreAllSaints

Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.

We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.

Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.

If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.

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