*We’re looking for a Senior Finance Manager - Management* *Accounts* *(Senior Qualified Accountant)* *to join us in Bradford.*
*This is hybrid working – 2 days in the office, 3 days remote.*
As part of the continued growth and diversification of our Management Accounts team at Liberty Shared Services (LSS), as we go through an exciting period of expansion and change, we are looking for additional Senior Finance Managers to lead teams, workstreams and projects across various group and external Opco brands.
As a Senior Finance Manager, you will report to a Management Accounts Divisional Director, supporting and working closely with our teams in Bradford and across the wider business, to deliver accurate reporting and analysis to internal and external stakeholders across the Liberty Global Footprint.
This includes Group Financial Control, Group Financial Planning and Analysis, Commercial Finance, External Auditors, and the wider Accounting Operations team, to support timely decision-making and ensure the accuracy of external reporting.
There has never been a better time to join Liberty Global. We’re a dynamic, high-growth and tech-led group of businesses, where as a Senior Finance Manager - Management Accounts you would be ideally suited with proven post-qualification experience and a desire to develop your career with a global market leader.
*What will you be doing?*
* Risk Management: Identify and handle operational and financial risks related to OCF and Balance Sheet accounts.
* Team Development: Manage, mentor, and develop your team.
* Process Expertise: Understand and be an expert on processes within your area, liaise with the business to understand changes and strategy, and take ownership to amend processes for accurate and timely accounting.
* Reporting: Review and present divisional reporting packs for internal stakeholders, meeting required deadlines, and providing ad hoc reporting as needed.
* Variance Analysis: Provide variance analysis with meaningful commercial commentary.
* Compliance and Assurance: Ensure GAAP-compliant policies are applied to profit and loss accounting entries, identify non-recurring transactions, review Balance Sheet accounts, and manage SOX controls.
*We tend to look for people with:*
* Proven as a Senior Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, Senior Audit Manager, or similar.
* Professional Accountancy qualification (ACA; ACCA; CIMA etc.) with considerable PQE.
* Team leadership of Finance Managers.
* Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
* Experience working within large complex corporate structures, whilst managing key stakeholder relationships and delivering to deadlines.
* Strong Excel skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Financial systems skills (e.g. Oracle, Hyperion/HFM).
* The willingness to occasionally travel overseas to build relationships with colleagues in the various Opcos we support.
*What’s in it for you?*
* Competitive salary + Bonus
* 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
* Access to well-being and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
* Matched pension contribution up to 10%
* Access to our car benefit scheme
* Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
* The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team
_*Who we are:*_
We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.
Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.
With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks, we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.
We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.
Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.
Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.
And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good, for our people, our partners and the planet.
*Liberty Global is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process.*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £38,187.12-£63,830.19 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person
