At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial governance, manage stock valuation, and ensure SOX compliance.
- Company: Join a globally admired company known for innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working with a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Recognised accountancy qualification and strong financial accounting experience.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
Lear For You We work hard for the people who work for us.
We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence.
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A path to a better career.
A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards.
Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive.
Passionate about their craft.
Driven to succeed.
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A better future?Job Description This role sits within the Finance function and supports the Assistant Financial Controller and Financial Controller in ensuring strong financial governance and SOX compliance.
You play a key role in financial reporting, stock valuation, and process improvement, helping maintain accuracy and control across the site.
Responsibilities Support SOX compliance reporting, investigations, and internal control testing activities.
Manage SOX documentation, ensuring proper filing and retention of compliance evidence.
Lead stock valuation processes, including excess and obsolete inventory analysis.
Manage standard costing for raw materials and finished goods valuation roll-ups.
Deliver accurate financial reporting, including free cash flow forecasting and group submissions.
Review AP, AR, and cash positions, resolving issues and escalating queries appropriately.
Coordinate month-end close, forecast, and budget reporting in line with corporate deadlines.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and continuously improve finance processes and controls.
Skills Cost Accounting Tax Preparation Enterprise Resource Planning Technical Accounting Ethical Standards And Conduct Variance Analysis Accountability Balancing (Ledger/Billing)Critical Thinking Report Writing Account Analysis Payroll Processing Experience Requirements Recognized accountancy qualification (e. g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
Strong experience in financial accounting, reporting, and SOX/internal controls.
Advanced Excel and strong overall IT skills for financial analysis and reporting.
Experience with ERP systems (e. g., BPCS, IBM i Series/AS400) and financial systems.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environmen Equal Opportunity Employer Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.
For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
Senior Financial Accountant employer: Lear
At Lear Corporation, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions collaboration, inclusion, and respect within our teams. Located in a dynamic environment, we offer robust career growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a culture that celebrates innovation and excellence. Join us to be part of a company consistently recognised as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies, where your contributions will help shape a better future for all.
