Head of External Reporting

Head of External Reporting page is loaded Head of External Reportinglocations: Bristol CECtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR\_ At Ayvens, progress starts with you. Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move.A tremendous opportunity to join Ayvens UK at an exciting, interesting and challenging time as we push forward with the integration of the UK entities of ALD Automotive and Leaseplan. Arisen, as a result of parental leave this opportunity is offered as a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.The departmental remit includes the production of Financial Statements; Tax Reporting; Financial & Strategic Planning; Management Accounts Reporting; Treasury & Cashflow Management; processing of invoices, payments & receipts.As the successful applicant it is anticipated you will be a qualified Accountant, a leader of others and an experienced communicator able to operate at all levels. You will possess strong technical expertise with the ability to challenge on complex accounting areas and ideally have experience of working within a regulated environment would be preferred. Key Purpose Efficient delivery of robust external financial reporting Compliance with reporting requirements for Companies House, HMRC and the Financial Conduct Authority Effective management of relationships with external auditors Continuous improvement of financial reporting processes and strengthening of controls Summary of Responsibilities Leadership of Financial Accounting and Tax teams and membership of the Extended Leadership Team Oversight of statutory reporting for all Ayvens UK entities, ensuring compliance with Companies House deadlines and good quality of reporting in line with IFRS (including review of technical areas such as operating lease impairment) Keep up to date with changes to accounting standards and accepted practices, and ensure that financial information is prepared accordingly Effective management of relationship with external auditors, responding robustly to challenges raised to ensure that audit findings are appropriate Oversight of tax reporting for all Ayvens UK entities, ensuring compliance with tax legislation and HMRC deadlines Responsibility for a portfolio of Permanent Supervision finance controls (controls required by Société Générale as majority owner of Ayvens) - ensuring that these are performed and reviewed effectively and on time, and that any findings or recommendations are implemented appropriately Responsibility for fair value assessment of products in line with the Consumer Duty (required by the Financial Conduct Authority) Skills, Experience & Background Professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Experience in managing and communicating with a range of stakeholders, including at Board level and beyond the Finance department Experience in managing relationships with external auditors, including responding to challenge on complex and judgemental accounting areas Experience within a regulated industry required, some experience in audit practice beneficial Competent user of Microsoft Excel Evidence of developing others by sharing own experience and expertise What We Can Offer Competitive/ Market leading salary Generous contributory pension scheme Annual Bonus Scheme (20% potential) 25 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays/ celebration day EV Car Scheme Flexible working arrangements Volunteering days to assist in charity work Sustainability Initiatives Generous Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)With over 3.4 million vehicles managed across more than 42 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We're committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we're guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.\ ALD Automotive LeasePlan are rebranding to Ayvens across all 42 countries by 2025.