Finance Manager (with European languages)

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33Job Description:*We’re looking for a Finance Manager (Qualified Accountant with European languages)* *to join us in Bradford.*
*This is hybrid working – 2 days in the office, 3 days remote.*
*Please note: These roles are specifically for those with additional European languages (predominantly French but also German and Dutch). Other Finance Manager roles are available without this requirement.*
As part of the continued growth of our Management Accounts and Financial Accounts teams at Liberty Shared Services (LSS), as we go through an exciting period of expansion and change, we are looking for additional Finance Managers with additional European languages to lead teams, workstreams and projects across various group and external OpCo brands, here in the UK and across Europe.
As a Finance Manager, you will report to a Senior Manager for Management Accounts or Financial Accounts, supporting and working closely with our teams in Bradford and across the wider business, to deliver accurate reporting and analysis to internal and external stakeholders across the Liberty Global Footprint.
There has never been a better time to join Liberty Global. We’re a dynamic, high-growth and tech-led group of businesses, where as a Finance Manager for Management Accounts or Financial Accounts you would be ideally suited with proven post-qualification and team leadership experience with a desire to develop your career with a global market leader.
*What will you be doing?*
* Within Management Accounts, you will be responsible for Financial Control, Group Financial Planning and Analysis, Commercial Finance, External Auditors, and the wider Accounting Operations team, to support timely decision-making and ensure the accuracy of external reporting.
* Within Financial Accounts, you will be responsible for developing and delivering financial accounting activity, which includes debt, interest, derivatives, and share-based compensation, as well as preparing comprehensive financial reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other statutory requirements.
* Being an expert on processes within your area, you will liaise with the business to understand changes and strategy and take ownership to amend processes for accurate and timely accounting.
* You will review and present divisional reporting packs for internal stakeholders, meeting required deadlines, and providing ad hoc reporting as needed, whilst improving internal efficiencies and output quality through process enhancements and collaboration with internal and external teams, with a focus on tactical and strategic use of technology for automation and digitization.
*We tend to look for people with:*
* Proven as a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Audit Manager, or similar.
* A professional accountancy qualification (ACA; ACCA; CIMA etc.), either newly qualified or with a degree of PQE.
* Fluency in additional European languages, including French, German or Dutch.
* Managing key stakeholder relationships and delivering to deadlines.
* Strong Excel and financial systems skills (e.g. Oracle, Hyperion/HFM).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* The willingness to occasionally travel overseas to build relationships with colleagues in the various Opcos we support.
*What’s in it for you?*
* Competitive salary
* 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
* Access to well-being and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
* Matched pension contribution up to 10%
* Access to our car benefit scheme
* Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
* The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team
_*Who we are:*_
We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.
Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.
With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks, we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.
We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.
Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.
Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.
And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good, for our people, our partners and the planet.
*Liberty Global is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process.*
We’re 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. So, we’re keen to hear from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In personLocation: Bradford