Group Finance Manager

THE ALLSAINTS TEAM

At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings - making our customers feel cool and confident. If, like us, you believe in the power of a great outfit, we'd love to talk to you.

We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.

We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.

THE ROLE

The Group Finance Manager is an essential part of the finance team. In this role you are responsible for supporting and implementing the financial accounting and reporting agenda for AllSaints globally.

You will support the group to ensure best practice in financial accounting processes, ensuring the provision of financial information for internal and external reporting is timely, accurate and compliant with IFRS.

With proven experience of technical accounting, you will have the capability to communicate financial reporting requirements to various colleagues of all levels. You will be a strong communicator and will have the desire to drive improvements in the end-to-end financial accounting and reporting process.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The finance department has responsibility for all aspects of financial and management reporting, taxation, cash management and treasury for the worldwide business. The Group Finance Manager will report into the Head of Accounting.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Driving reporting timelines and structure across the group which consists of 24 subsidiaries, including consistent templates for monthly reporting to be submitted by subsidiaries
• Reviewing monthly reporting and supporting documentation submitted by subsidiaries and identifying and resolving issues as they arise including month end balance sheet and profit and loss reconciliations
• Provide clear technical accounting guidance (including written technical accounting papers) on any matter arising including the impact of changes to IFRS standards on the Group
• Intercompany management including:

- Developing intercompany processes and ensuring these are applied
- Overseeing and reviewing preparation of intercompany invoices, adjustments, trade balances and loans and the reconciliation of all intercompany balances
- Ensuring all intercompany balances are appropriately eliminating on consolidation

• Management and analysis of foreign exchange risk, exposure and reporting
• Developing group policies around financial processes and controls and ensuring these are adhered to by subsidiary accounting teams
• Working closely with the global tax manager to ensure intercompany processes and policies are compliant with the appropriate tax legislation and the group is not exposed to unnecessary risk
• Working closing with our Asia teams to ensure accurate timely reporting
• Statutory audit responsibilities include:

- Planning and the statutory audit timetable with external auditors and Finance Managers. Managing audit requests and taking ownership to ensure the process stays on track to meet the agreed timelines
- Preparation of year end statutory reporting
- Ownership of all statutory reporting for international subsidiaries within the group including the review of any branch returns required by local tax authorities and liaising with international teams
- Reconciling reserves (distributable and non-distributable) to ensure items are classified appropriately

• Ensuring the group financial accounting policies are maintained and updated to reflect the accounting and reporting requirements across different jurisdictions
• Improving the financial reporting controls environment through developing clear group policies and implementing these to create a robust control environment
• Undertake any other duties as requested

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with at least 3 years PQE and strong technical knowledge, including group consolidation).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and experience in completing and reviewing consolidations
• Ability to work at pace and with the good discipline to approach the production and documentation of work in an effective manner
• Demonstrate curiosity with a drive to improve financial accounting discipline within a business
• A team player with strong communication skills both written and verbal

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers

One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas

We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind

We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future