Mintel is a global leader in market intelligence, providing market research, analysis, and insights to help businesses make better decisions. Our clients rely on us to provide reliable and actionable data that drives their business strategy and growth.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial records for Mintel's global operations. You will work closely with the finance team to support the financial planning and reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
Responsibilities:
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Prepare and review monthly consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
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Oversee monthly close activities, including close liaison with regional finance teams for journal postings, accrual and prepayment identifications, and cost assurance activities to ensure complete and accurate results.
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Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
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Monitor and report on financial performance against budget, highlighting any variances and providing analysis to support decision-making.
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Manage the intercompany accounting process, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions and reconciliations.
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Own the Global Chart of Accounts and ensure alignment with US and APAC counterparts.
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Ensure tax compliance.
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Serve as a technical expert in latest accounting regulations, prepare and present papers detailing and assessing the impact of changes in UK GAAP and Companies House regulations on the Group.
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Support the year-end audit process, liaising with external auditors to provide necessary documentation and analysis.
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Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies, identifying and addressing any issues or gaps.
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Continuously identify potential areas for process and systems improvements.
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Provide financial support and analysis for ad-hoc projects, as required.
Requirements:
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Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 5 years' experience in a financial accounting role.
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Experience of Group consolidation and multi-currency transactions is essential.
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Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards (FRS102).
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Experience with month-end close processes, financial reporting, and budgeting/forecasting.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify trends.
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Demonstrable experience of tax compliance including corporation and sales tax
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Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel skills
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Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
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Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with financial and non-financial stakeholders across the organisation.
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Market Intelligence is what sets us apart and what defines us as a brand – literally in fact: when the company was founded in 1972 it took its name from an amalgamation of the two words. We have been defining and refining the Market Intelligence Mix ever since, to offer our clients a unique perspective on the consumer landscape ahead and a clear roadmap with which to navigate it.
So what goes into the market intelligence mix?
MARKET RESEARCH is not the only thing we do, but it is right at the core of our business. The vast range of primary research we carry out and commission is the bedrock of our market intelligence, creating data series we can assess incrementally over the long term to track trends and forecast the future.
MARKET ANALYSIS is the second key element of the market intelligence mix. Our specialist team of market analysts scours the globe for trade, industry and government data, which our statisticians then integrate into meaningful sizing models and future value forecasts for thousands of sectors worldwide.
PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE adds micro-level relevance to the macro context of our market analysis, bringing our clients real-world examples of the launches and goods that are driving the numbers.
COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE is the fourth pillar of our work, keeping our clients abreast of their rivals’ strategies, communications and results, to give them the understanding they need to choose the right response to gain or maintain that crucial competitive edge.
The magic happens when we pull them all together. Trend analysts, category specialists, systems developers, dedicated account teams and client servicing staff work together to provide our clients with understanding as well as knowledge.
That’s our Market Intelligence. That’s how we help businesses grow. It’s why we’re the leaders in it.
