Finance Director, Group Accounting

Job Descriptionhackajob is collaborating with Colt Technology Services to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.\ NColt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.\ NShort Description\ NFunction: Finance (CFO)\ NReports to: VP Group Finance\ NLocation: Colt House, Shoreditch, London \ NSet up: Hybrid\ NWhat you will do\n\ NOversight and coordination of the month-end / quarter-end financial close process, including reporting requirements to shareholders.\ NDelivering the Group’s IFRS Consolidated Annual Report.\ NDelivering the Group’s Subsidiary accounts (Local GAAP) meeting local compliance requirements.\ NLeading the Group and local audit processes; ensuring efficiently managed to required timescales.\ NTechnical accountingguidance/support under IFRS, drafting/reviewing papers on large and/or complex arrangements\ NDrafting Audit Committee papers & board level materials\ NDriving finance transformation and efficiencies; ways of working, reporting and system improvements & utilising Automation and AI\ NLeading and developing a high performing team\ NDriving improvementsin the controls & governance framework\ NOwning accounting policies, spend policies and wider-finance policies\ NOwning CSRD / UK SRSreporting requirements (when & where applicable) & supporting broader sustainability reporting requirements \ NProviding assistanceto country, divisional, and shared service centre finance teams, as well as Group tax in a multi-national environment\ NUndertake other tasks and commercial analysis covering all aspects of Group Finance, including project-related work\ N\nWhat we're looking for\ NTypical tasks and responsibilities will include:\ N\nQualified Accountant with 10 years + experience\ NWorking at Director level in practice or within an international / high-performing Group Finance team\ NTechnically strong with up to date IFRS knowledge (US GAAP desirable)\ NIdeally Big-4 qualified accountant\ NAnalytical background with a solutions-based approach to work\ NConfident and motivated individual who can work using their own initiative\ NAbility to work withExcel, PPT, ERP tools\ NExperience of effectively and confidently communicating at all levels across an organisation up to Senior Stakeholders\ NExperience with M&A activity, integration and/or systems transformation highly desirable. \ N\nWhat we offer you:\ NLooking to make a mark?\ NAt Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do.\ NInstead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.\ NOur global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.\ NWe give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.\ NDiversity and inclusion\ N\nInclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.\ N\nMost recently we have:\ N\nSigned the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan\ NTrained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders\ NPlease speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages.\ N\nBenefits\nOur benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.\ N\nFlexible working hours and the option to work from home.\ NExtensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.\ NOpportunities for further development and educational opportunities.\ NGlobal Family Leave Policy.\ NEmployee Assistance Program.\ NInternal inclusion &diversity employee networks.\ N\nA global network\ N\nWhen you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at ‘Our People’ site including our Empowered Women in Tech.\ N