Group Financial Reporting and Planning Senior Specialist

5 months ago


Skipton, United Kingdom Skipton Building Society Full time

Hours:

Salary: £40-45,000 depending on experience
35 hours per week, hybrid working
12 Month Fixed Term to cover maternity leave

Closing Date:

Fri, 14 Jun 2024

Are you a qualified accountant with Group consolidation experience? Join us for a 12 month secondment as a Group Financial Reporting and Planning Senior Specialist In a fast-paced collaborative environment, you’ll drive excellence in our financial operations, deliver key management information, and support our global subsidiaries. If you’re ready to gain valuable experience and make a real impact, apply now

Who Are We?

Not just another building society. Not just another job.

We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.

Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.

Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.

You will be part of the Group Financial Reporting and Planning Team who are responsible for Group reporting to the Board and external stakeholders, managing all consolidated financial data, and supporting the finance teams across our subsidiaries.

What’s In It For You?

Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.

We have a range of other benefits available to you including:

Annual discretionary bonus scheme 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum) Colleague mortgage (conditions apply) Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car A commitment to training and development Private medical insurance for all our colleagues 3 paid volunteering days per annum Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership

What Will You Be Doing?

Your role will ensure the delivery of timely and accurate management information to the Board to support strategic decision making, and to meet statutory reporting requirements. This will include:

Production of group consolidated financial information for Monthly Management Reporting, Group Annual and Interim Financial Statements, and Group Corporate Plan and Quarterly Forecasting. Monitoring group performance against benchmarks, ensuring adherence to accounting policies, and maintaining a robust internal financial controls framework. Maintaining up-to-date documentation of all financial policies, reports, and operational procedures. Driving process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness, to support best practices in financial reporting. Providing continuous development and challenge of the financial data provided by our subsidiaries. Providing technical financial support to the Group, and handling ad-hoc analysis.

What Do We Need From You?

Skills

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships both within the team and the wider Group. The ability to problem solve and get to the root cause of issues. High level of attention to detail. Good organisational and time management skills.

Knowledge

An understanding of current accounting standards, practice and guidance. Knowledge of accounting processes and a good understanding of Group consolidation processes.

Qualifications

Degree level education or equivalent and professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

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