Global Accounting Manager (6 months)
London, UK
Finance – Accounting /
Fixed term contract /
Hybrid
About the role:
As the Global Accounting Manager at Storio Group, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Accounting with various internal and external reporting requirements, ensuring deliverables are met on time and with high quality.
In this 6-month you will oversee and lead the group's month-end and year-end close processes, and manage the global revenue reconciliation process. Working closely with accounting teams across different locations, you will develop and implement tactical plans that significantly impact team success and operational efficiency.
Your daily adventure at Storio:
- Oversee and lead the group's month-end and year-end close processes.
- Work closely with Brand FP&A teams and accounting teams to ensure the accuracy of monthly results.
- Develop and implement short-term tactical plans and daily operations, setting objectives that significantly impact team success.
- Ensure COGNOS (our consolidation solution) accurately reflects information from entity ERP systems.
- Take control of the global revenue reconciliation process, working with local accountants to ensure revenue is reconciled and reported correctly each month.
- Identify opportunities for optimization and assess complex issues.
- Review and document accounting processes across the group, analyzing and recommending improvements to optimize the use of our group ERP solution.
- Support the Director of Accounting in managing the requirements of local accounting teams based in our offices in the UK and Europe, including:
- Support the migration to Oracle, our chosen group ERP solution.
- Make an active contribution to the further professionalization of Finance and the Accounting teams.
- Develop and document business processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls over the month-end and year-end process.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change in the accounting team.
- General Ledger Accounting; Purchase Ledger; Fixed Assets, including capitalizing internal development costs; Cash Management, including cash flow forecasting; Working Capital Management; Direct & Indirect Tax Compliance (liaising with the Group Tax Manager and outsourced compliance teams where appropriate); Monthly Management Reporting; Annual Statutory Account Preparation; Audit.
How you make your mark:
- Lead the effective optimization of accounting processes, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Drive the successful implementation and utilization of our group ERP solution, supporting our strategic finance initiatives.
- Develop and document robust internal controls and business processes to support the month-end and year-end close processes.
What you bring to the party:
- Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 7 years post-qualification relevant work experience, preferably in accountancy or audit within a large SME or a small multinational.
- Experience consolidating financial information for multiple locations throughout Europe.
- Proficiency in using accounting and related systems, preferably Oracle Fusion.
- Extensive accounting and reporting knowledge, with a strong understanding of IFRS.
- Strong conceptual thinking and analytical skills.
- Ability to maintain an overview and set the right priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Hands-on, socially skilled, and able to engage and convince people.
- Curious, result-driven, and proactive in identifying and implementing improvements.
- Good written and spoken communication skills in English.
Extra Kudos for Experience:
- Fluency in German, French, or Spanish.
- Experience working in a multi-European office setting, optimizing accounting processes to meet local regulations and legislation.
- Strong project planning and implementation skills, with a track record of managing cross-functional projects.
Why You'll Love It Here:
- 25 days of holiday a year (excluding public holidays) increasing by 1 day each year up to 30 days after 5 years continuous service
- 8 weeks out of the year to work working remotely abroad
- Hybrid working - 2 day a week in the office with Thursday as Storio Day
- Healthcare, dental and life assurance
- Purchase Pension scheme with employer/employee contributions
- Season ticket loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Mental health and wellbeing support available 24/7
- Referral bonus when you bring your friends to join the team
About us
We are Storio group, a place where life’s stories are made, crafted and shared. A place where we create new ways to pass memories and stories between people and generations. And where, together, we make joy unforgettable. We bring our customers’ stories to life through a range of high-quality personalised photo products, like photo books, wall decor, calendars & gifts. Our innovative technology enables customers to easily personalise their creations to keep for themselves or share as the most thoughtful of gifts.
Every single one of our employees brings something unique to Storio group and leaves a lasting imprint on our work, our culture and our company. Storio group is a place where we can all see and feel the impact of what we do, every day. A career with us is an opportunity to make your mark on our customers’ lives and on your career.
Our values shape everything we do, from our interactions with customers and colleagues to the way we approach our work. We believe in fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success. At Storio group, we:
Act with heart: People - both customers and employees - are at the heart of all we do. So we embrace diversity and get to know each other as real people and build real relationships based on mutual understanding and respect.
Give our best: As the crafters and makers of people’s memories, we play an important role in our customers’ lives. That’s why we give our best and work together to make the right decisions and build a better business everyday.
Own all we do: We are all, as individuals and as a team, responsible for creating our success and shaping our future. We lead the charge and drive things forward - fully owning our actions and decisions along the way.
Embrace curiosity: We believe progress requires curiosity. So, we’re relentlessly curious about the world and each other, actively seeking out diverse perspectives and always asking big questions like ‘why’ and ‘what’s next’?
Find the joy: At Storio, joy matters. We see it as a state of mind, so while we don’t pretend every day will be easy, we do set out every day to intentionally find, create and share big and little moments of joy with our customers and teammates.
Equal opportunities statement
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment regardless of age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable adjustments in order for you to perform at your peak during the interview, please let our HR team know ahead of time so that they can assist. We will consider the matter carefully and try to accommodate your needs within reason. If we consider a particular adjustment would not be reasonable we will explain our reasons and try to find an alternative solution where possible.
Sponsorship
We aren't able to offer sponsorship for this role so please only apply if you have the Right to Work without the need for sponsorship
