Group Accounting & Reporting Manager

About the role

Day-to-day the successful candidate will carry out wide-ranging responsibilities such as financial close, reporting & analysis, but also coordination of group audits activities and liaising frequently with internal/external stakeholders across the wider group. Key to success in this role will be an outgoing and inclusive style, working closely with a global team to deliver the required results.

Main Responsibilities

• Working and partnering with fellow regional controllers and group accounting teams globally.
• Manage the preparation of the monthly group reporting pack, explaining key variances. Assisting with P&L analytical review, monthly commentaries.
• Present on accounting matters to regional business leadership.
• Assist and act as main point of contact between group and the US statutory auditors, liaising with individual teams where appropriate.
• Ownership and production of the group cash flow statement and analysis and manage the preparation of the group "GBS" allocations model.
• Manage and develop key performance indicators and reporting tools (dashboards etc).
• Ensure the group has a strong framework of corporate governance and ensure that the requirements of internal control requirements are met, including liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Ensure all Group accounting policies and procedures are robustly adhered to and applied across the region.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the regional accounting records and financial systems.
• Maintain and responsible for timesheet compliance across the region.
• Support on finance transformation and business improvement projects. Co-ordinate and collaborate across finance and non-finance functional teams on the successful program delivery.
• Proactively detect, identify and explore opportunities to improve processes, procedures and financial control. Identify business/commercial improvements, as a rounded contributor to the management team.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to the local finance teams, where appropriate. Work closely with the operations as well as other key functions to achieve the finance department's objectives within the context of the broader business.
• Ad-hoc projects including leading on any potential group acquisitions and associated due diligence and integration, system changes etc.

Skills and Requirements

• Experience as a group accounting, FP&A or in similar environment for minimum of 5 years.
• Degree in Accounting/Finance (or related field) and ACA/ACCA qualified with progressive experience.
• A good working knowledge of US, UK and European GAAP (IFRS, Belgium etc) (desirable).
• With "top tier" audit background (desirable) and who would like to take up a new challenge in a multinational group.
• Working knowledge and experience of dealing with multiple foreign exchange currencies.
• Experience of supporting Finance Transformation initiatives. Strong project management skills and enjoys solving complex problems.
• Knowledge and experience of an Accounting ERP systems.
• IT proficient - the applicant should have strong MS Excel skills including Vlookup and Pivot tables. Expertise with Power Query, Power Pivot and Power PBI would be advantageous.
• Experience of working in a corporate environment, reporting to an overseas Head Office (desirable).
• Proven written and communication skills - the applicant should have the ability to communicate persuasively across a wide range of professional groups.
• Speak fluent English and other language skills (desirable).

Personal Qualities

• Strong, confident and credible communication style.
• A continuous improvement mind-set.
• Rigorous and reliable attention to detail.
• Analytically minded, deadline-focussed and results-orientated.
• Able to handle a fast-moving environment and carrying out tasks under time pressure.
• An outstanding leader and manager, with proven success in developing and mentoring a finance and wider support teams, in a constructive but effective manner.
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.

About us:

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

The benefits of joining ICF:

Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team, you'll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well.

We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role.

To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support.

We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called 'You Matter', which awards points as a 'thank you' for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee.

ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits, which include:

• Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.
• Dental insurance and an online GP service.
• 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).
• Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution.
• Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.
• Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.