Overall ownership and sign-off of balance sheet integrity including review and approval of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
Support a robust financial control environment, including documentation and evidencing for key controls
Oversee cash flow forecasting, providing challenge to cash assumptions and working capital movements
Oversight and coordination of the end to end audit process, including review of financial statements, impairment and accounting papers on significant estimates and Going Concern
Coordinating with Group Tax for timely and accurate tax submissions
Review and approval of regulatory returns to the FCA
Support quarterly attestation processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy of submission
Lead and manage the Management Accounts team, providing supervision and development.
Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and statutory standards.
Identify and implement improvements to processes to improve financial control and increase efficiency
Skills & Experience
Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)
Strong technical accounting knowledge (FRS 102 and IFRS)
A confident leader with proven experience of managing finance teams
Strong communicator with the ability to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders
Detail-oriented with a dedication to financial accuracy and integrity.
Experienced in managing audits and working with external auditors.
Proactive in identifying process improvements and driving efficiencies.
Collaborative and able to build positive relationships across finance functions.
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
Reasonable adjustments
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
