Group Finance Systems & Consolidation Accountant

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Halma Plc, Amersham, Buckinghamshire

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted today, 31 Aug | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Halma Plc

Full Job Description

Work with FP&A, Technology team and external consultants to enhance the Tagetik EPM system, continually improving and scaling up the Group reporting process to support the growing business and faster close timelines.
Embed Tagetik further into the Annual Report process, helping to improve control, consistency and efficiency across financial statement preparation.
Support Finance Digital Transformation initiatives, including implementation of new Group finance systems such as the Head Office ERP and updates to bonus provisioning software.
Update Tagetik reporting processes for new and evolving accounting requirements, including IFRS 18 and other relevant changes to external reporting presentation and disclosure.
Support the Group's IFRS 16 lease accounting processes in Tagetik, providing guidance to users on lease accounting treatment and how balances flow through into group reporting.
Responsible for the statutory consolidated cash flow in Tagetik for half-year and year-end reporting, improving automation and reducing manual adjustments.
Partner with Sector finance teams, Operational Company finance teams and Head Office stakeholders to resolve reporting issues, improve data quality and maintain strong reporting discipline.
Contribute to ad hoc Group Finance priorities across group finance where technical accounting, consolidation or systems knowledge is required., Question long-standing assumptions, challenge process design, and quickly build the systems understanding needed to support effective system design and implementation.
Build strong relationships across Group Finance, Sector teams, Technology, Operational Company CFOs, the Executive, Company Secretariat and other Head Office functions.
Use credibility and influence to achieve outcomes across an autonomous operating company environment.
Work independently with sound judgement, taking ownership of tasks and driving progress while knowing when to seek input or elevate issues.
Combine strong attention to detail with the ability to see the broader reporting and control implications.
Use AI tools responsibly and proactively to improve productivity, insight generation and process efficiency, while maintaining strong judgement, data quality and appropriate controls.
Take a positive, hands-on approach and remain flexible in supporting ad-hoc priorities across management reporting, tax and treasury.

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Excellent technical accounting skills, with strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and practical experience applying new or evolving standards.
Experience working within, or auditing, a large multinational listed group, including consolidation of reporting units with multiple functional currencies.
Strong systems capability, with confidence using MS Office packages and an appetite to develop deeper expertise in Tagetik and finance transformation tools.

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