Finance systems Accountant

Finance Systems Accountant 9-Month FTC London Hybrid £50,000 - £60,000 FTSE 100 FMCG

A leading global FMCG group is looking for a Group Finance Systems Accountant to join its systems team on a 9-month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Head of Finance Systems, you will manage the process of consolidating subsidiary data into the group's financial results from a systems standpoint.

It comes at a pivotal time, due to business change and IFRS 18 implementation both feeding into the group's reporting systems.

The Role

• Prepare the consolidation system for both period-end reporting and budget/forecast cycles

• Ensure the completeness and validity of reporting entity submissions into the system

• Support the development and testing of complex reporting spreadsheets used to capture entity data for upload into IBM Cognos Controller

• Assist with the planning, testing and implementation of technical upgrades to reporting and consolidation systems

• Work with the Group Finance Systems team to identify and implement system and process improvements

• Support the maintenance of the systems chart of accounts and company structures About You

• Previous experience with consolidation software

• Sound knowledge of IFRS, consolidation and financial reporting

• A proactive approach to improving processes and adding value

• Qualified accountant and member of a professional accounting body (desirable)

• Experience performing consolidations for a complex business, including multi-currency

• Month-end close and wider reporting process experience Benefits

• Pension scheme up to 10%

• Life assurance

• 25 days holiday annually (pro rata)