Senior Management Accountant
Location: Hull
Location type: Hybrid
Who we are
GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we re able to create trusted intelligence on the world s largest industries for thousands of companies, government organisations and industry professionals in one fully integrated platform.
We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, many with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we believe in the power of collaboration and operate as a single company, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers globally. The combination of deep expertise within the industries we serve and an innovative mindset, are unique and fundamental to ongoing success of our business.
Why join GlobalData?
GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.
Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people and it s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future. Our colleagues are led by a strong management team who offer training, development and coaching that allows both early and experienced talent to progress in their career.
The role
GlobalData Plc provides business information in the form of high-quality data, analytics, and insights to clients across a breadth of industry markets. Headquartered in London with over 20 office locations and 3,500 employees across Europe, North America, APAC and Latin America, we have a truly global footprint. Our central finance support function is based in Hull and we currently have a vacancy within the Management Accounts team. Now is an incredibly exciting time to join and be part of a business that is fast-paced, vibrant and ambitious, with opportunities for everyone to develop and succeed.
Key responsibilities:
- Produce monthly management accounts and reforecast including commentary against prior forecast / budget to aid decision making
- Communicate financial results and insights to non-financial stakeholders
- Prepare detailed cost analysis to aid forecasting discussions with Sales and Operations Management
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies on a timely basis
- Contribute to the annual budgeting process
- Support year-end activities including liaising with external auditors
- Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives including the development and implementation of internal control procedures
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support project work
- Post foreign TBs provided by external overseas accounting firms ensuring local ledgers align to those held in SUN
Role requirements:
- ACA or equivalent qualification
- Shows dedication and accountability
- Can set and meet deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and effectively managing expectations
- Strong analytical skills
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate well and build strong and collaborative relationships
- Confident, adaptable personality with a positive attitude towards change and new challenges
- Strong excel skills and confidence with data manipulation, has previously worked with large, complex data sets
GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
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