Financial Accountant - Regional Finance Operations

About the role

Join our dynamic Regional Finance Operations Team in North Lanarkshire as a Financial Accountant. This pivotal role is central to ensuring accounting accuracy, regulatory compliance, and robust reporting across multiple regions, supporting our European group headquarters.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage monthly closing processes, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and detailed analysis.
• Execute inter-company adjustments and prepare monthly commercial business analyses.
• Provide critical support for internal and external audits to ensure compliance and governance.
• Assist the Treasury team with ad-hoc banking tasks and financial operations.
• Perform ad-hoc analytical tasks to support the Controllership and Commercial Finance teams.
• Drive continuous improvement by standardizing, streamlining, and enhancing reporting processes.
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior team members.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in financial accounting and reporting within a complex environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with a natural inclination towards problem-solving.
• A rigorous approach to control, governance, and financial accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and international teams.
• Proactive attitude towards process optimization and continuous improvement.

Required Skills

• Advanced proficiency in SAP and Excel.
• Expertise in financial reporting and month-end closing procedures.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reviews and audit support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management.