Head of Accounting - UK As Head of Accounting - UK (Senior Manager, Accounting Territories), you will lead the accounting and financial control agenda across our UK operations. You will take ownership of the integrity, governance and delivery of financial reporting across UK legal entities, ensuring strong controls, regulatory compliance and high-quality financial information. Beyond core accounting, you will play a key role in transforming and simplifying Finance. You will lead a high-performing team, strengthen our control environment and drive greater standardisation, automation and efficiency. You will also act as a trusted partner to senior finance leaders and stakeholders across the organisation. What You Will Do Lead all UK accounting and controllership activities, including month-end, quarter-end and year-end close. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in line with accounting standards, UK statutory requirements and corporate policies. Take ownership of balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, statutory reporting and financial disclosures. Lead relationships with internal and external auditors, ensuring effective audits and timely resolution of findings. Maintain a strong financial control and governance environment across UK legal entities. Lead, coach and develop a high-performing accounting team, including collaboration with offshore teams. Build team capability through succession planning, upskilling and clear development opportunities. Drive finance transformation, simplifying and standardising accounting processes. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and data quality through automation and digital solutions. Support legal entity optimisation and wider finance transformation programmes. Partner closely with FP exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. ₠40 billion global revenue +9% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries This position will be posted until filled.
Head of Accounting - UK employer: Schneider Electric Corp
Schneider Electric Corp is an attractive employer due to its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company provides employees with flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative environment.
