At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to shape financial governance in a dynamic FTSE100 environment.
- Company: Experian, a leading global data and analytics company.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive pay, and generous leave policies.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of diversity, innovation, and collaboration.
- Why this job: Gain exposure to senior leaders and enhance your finance career.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong technical skills and project management experience.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Regional Financial Accountant to join our UK&I Accounting and Controls team and help build a best‑in‑class financial controls and governance framework in a fast‑moving, regulated FTSE100 environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who is recently qualified and looking to move into industry. The role offers exposure to Experian Limited Board, auditors, FCA, Group Finance, GFS, Tax, Treasury and more, perfect for a finance professional looking to broaden their experience.
Reporting into the Director of Accounting and Controls, you will play an important part in shaping and maintaining a control environment, being a central link between GFS, GFR, ICFR and the UK&I finance teams. Your work will support financial governance across a complex and high‑profile business.
What you will do:
- Ensure Experian's capital is deployed effectively through capex forecasting, governance, and analysis (SPCs / PIRs / Athena).
- Coordinate reporting to Experian Limited Board, including dividend and wind‑down reserve calculations.
- Work with senior partners across the business, including GFS, Payroll, Tax, Treasury, and Group Financial Reporting.
- This partnership will help achieve the robust compliance and governance framework of an ICFR‑compliant, FCA regulated entity in a multinational FTSE100 business.
- Support the integrity of financial reporting across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, capex, depreciation and below EBIT items. This will include conducting balance sheet reviews with BUs and global functions and presenting to the Regional CFO.
Qualifications:
- A qualified accountant with some post‑qualified experience, ideally from Big 4.
- Strong technical accounting skills with the ability to research and reach appropriate conclusions.
- Provide compelling recommendations and influence senior leaders (both finance and non‑finance).
- Experience managing projects end‑to‑end and getting results, organising and prioritising deadlines.
- Experience dealing with complex issues and conveying them in a simple manner.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working - 40% hybrid working in the office.
- Great compensation package and discretionary bonus.
- Core benefits include Pension, Bupa healthcare, Sharesave Scheme and more.
- 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days; you can purchase additional annual leave.
- Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering and more.
Experian is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
Regional Financial Accountant in City of Westminster employer: Experian
Experian Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee development, the company provides numerous growth opportunities, including exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams within a prestigious FTSE100 setting. The hybrid working model, comprehensive benefits package, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion make Experian a rewarding place for finance professionals seeking meaningful careers.