Reporting to the Group Financial Reporting Senior Manager, one of the key responsibilities of the Group Financial Reporting Manager will be to manage the Group reporting for the business and maintain accurate accounting records. The Group Financial Reporting Manager will also be responsible for managing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting with the year-end external audit process.
ABOUT US_
At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever.
We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business.
A DAY IN THE LIFE_
- Preparation of monthly management packs and presentation to stakeholders.
- Calculation and preparation of monthly Group journals and maintaining accurate records across the group.
- Liaising with the various business units in collating month end reporting information as required.
- Maintain accurate, timely and detailed balance sheet reconciliations for the Group along with supporting commentary and agreed actions coming therefrom.
- Maintaining the group consolidation.
- Manage the year-end external audit process and own the preparation of the annual Statut Accounts.
- Produce technical accounting papers as required.
- Lead on implementation of new accounting standards as required.
- Increase robustness of Group processes and building process note for key areas.
- Assist with the integration of newly acquired companies as required.Support on NetSuite integration for new entities.
- Assist with other finance projects throughout the year as required.
- Participate in projects and initiatives which drive Talon's commitment to positive social and environmental causes. E.g., charity partnerships, volunteering, carbon offsetting etc.
- Role model the Talon values and behaviours to help ensure the best possible culture and tone is set throughout Talon.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_
- Ability and willingness to get their sleeves rolled up and get into the detail.
- Strong knowledge of best practice for process and controls.
- Willing to challenge the status quo.
- Articulate and able to communicate issues and concerns clearly and concisely.
- Thorough understanding of commercial and business principles.
- Honesty, integrity, and reliability.
- Highly organised with a high attention to detail.
- Research and analytical skills.
- Understanding of data privacy standards.
- Self motivated with a positive and can do attitude
- Flexible with the ability to work under pressure and to meet targets and deadlines.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS_
- Qualified Accountant ACA ( 3-4 years PQE).
- Strong technical accounting skills with knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS.
- Highly proficient in MS Excel and Power Point.
WHY US_
"The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I've been given over the years to grow and develop my skills." Client Director at Talon
OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_ WE ARE BOLD_
As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships.
- We challenge respectfully
- We lead the way
WE ARE HUMAN_
We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return.
- We value collaboration and togetherness
- We are empathetic
WE ARE SMART_
Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients.
- We grow and learn
- We are trusted
- We are mission possible
Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.