Financial Reporting Manager

We don’t just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play.

You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member’s memory.

You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories.

The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you.

#Itallstartswithyou

Location

Hybrid 1-2 days in our Support Centre.

 

Why The Works?We don’t just sell products.
We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play.

The Works. It literally means everything. And whatever your story or background, we’re all about unlocking imagination and making creativity accessible to everyone. Whether you’re engaging with customers on the frontline or supporting our colleagues behind the scenes, your impact can be profound and far-reaching.

This is more than toys and books and art supplies. This is about inspiring people to read, learn, create and play. So, with the right passion, it all starts with you.

Become a Financial Reporting Manager

The Financial Reporting Manager is a key role supporting the Senior Financial Reporting Manager in developing, streamlining,documenting and embedding updated financial processes and control to eliminate & mitigate process risk. Your main duties will also include the provision of quality supporting information through month end to facilitate effective decision making, as well as playing a key role in statutory audit process. You will manage a Financial Accountant who will provide support for the financial reporting areas you are responsible for.

You will be a key member of the financial reporting team to include

• Review of financial data
• Statutory and external reporting
• Month end activities
• Improving processes, policies and controls to ensure compliance and         deliver maximum value to The Works.

Your Mission

• Ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial reporting.
• Take ownership of the stock financial processes, controls and reporting, working to improve processes and drive accurate reporting of numbers. Provide support for the profit protection and warehouse teams, building strong working relationships. Work with the IT team to improve reporting.
• Responsible for IFRS 15, COS, payroll, IFRS 9 and interest.
• Timely and accurate production of quarterly VAT returns.
• Work with our third-party tax advisors, to ensure timely and accurate production of corporation tax numbers and returns.
• Delivery of month end process including posting of journals and completion of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analysis of monthly reports providing variance analysis; developing a close working relationship with the commercial finance team.
• Preparation of interim and annual financial accounts and support for the year end audit process.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis and interpret information to make recommendations to management.
• Preparation of annual budgets and reforecasts.
• Seek to make improvements to processes. Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline operations and procedures.
• Provide support for the wider financial reporting team as required.

Skills/Behaviours That Will Set You Apart

• Qualified Accountant with at least 2 years PQE.
• Experience of IFRS and external reporting requirements.
• Experience and knowledge in dealing with and concluding on technical accounting queries.
• Experience of accounting for stock required, preferably in a retail environment.
• Experience of preparing VAT returns (desirable).
• Strong excel and analytical skills required (essential).
• Willingness to learn and demonstrate a flexible approach to working. Be proactive.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the business.
• Can do attitude and resilient, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and cope with multiple & varied tasks.
• Innovative, with a desire to identify improvements. Keen eye for continuous improvements.
• Experience of improving controls environment.
• Industry experience would be beneficial.
• Good system skills including strong excel.
• A self-starter with the desire to learn and ambition to progress further.

Being A Great Leader 

As a great leader with wonderful people skills, you'll create an environment that's more than just co-workers — it's a team.

•Align Goals with Values: Ensure that your team’s goals are clearly connected to the company’s values and purpose. This helps colleagues see the bigger picture and understand how their work contributes to the overall mission.
•Clear Communication: Ensure that your team understands the goals, expectations, and their roles. Regularly share updates, encourage open dialogue and have regular check-ins.
•Role Model: Lead by example. Demonstrate the behaviours and attitudes you expect from your team, such as punctuality, responsibility, and being a brand ambassador.
•Provide Feedback: Offer constructive feedback regularly. Recognise achievements and address areas for improvement in a supportive and continuous growth manner.
•Empower Your Team: Delegate tasks and trust your team to handle them. This builds confidence and promotes professional growth.
•Conflict Resolution: Address conflicts promptly and fairly. Foster an environment where issues can be discussed openly and resolved amicably.
•Empathy: Understand and consider the feelings and perspectives of your team members. This helps in building strong, supportive relationships

And let's not forget about the most important part… your team's well-being and aspirations. You'll be their biggest supporter, cheering them on. You'll have amazing everyday conversations with your team, discussing everything from their performance to their wildest career aspirations.

Our PERKS really are ‘The Works’

• 25% Colleague Discount - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days
• MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more
• Holiday – 33 days including bank holidays.
• Holiday Purchase - Purchase an additional 5 days
• Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you.
• Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them – for when ‘life’ happens
• Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works
• 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan – To support your everyday healthcare costs
• And loads more – Long Service Awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work and optional charity giving.

Our Purpose

To inspire reading. learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled.

Our Values

We are Crafty | We are Caring | We are Can-do

We Listen. We Care

Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what’s going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you’ve ever worked You’ll have opportunity to help give us that direction.

Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments

At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term).

We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview you might attend with us, let us know in your application and we’ll be happy to help

#LI-Hybrid

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