Senior Accounting Manager

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. 

Job Overview 

You will play a key role in leading the preparation, review, and analysis of subsidiary management accounts across Mintel’s global operations. 

This role is heavily focused on financial reporting, performance analysis, and ensuring consistency and quality of outputs across regions. You will take ownership of EMEA reporting while working closely with AMER and APAC finance teams to align reporting standards, drive best practice, and deliver clear, insightful financial information to senior stakeholders. 

You will also work closely with Mintel’s Malaysia Shared Services (MYSS) finance team, ensuring alignment across reporting, processes, and financial delivery, while supporting the efficient execution of global finance operations. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly subsidiary management accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and high-quality commentary across EMEA entities 

• Own the production and ongoing development of management reporting packs and Power BI dashboards, providing stakeholders with clear visibility of financial performance 

• Take ownership of EMEA financial reporting, acting as the key contact for regional finance teams and ensuring timely and consistent delivery of results 

• Partner with AMER, APAC, and Mintel’s Malaysia Shared Services (MYSS) finance teams to ensure global consistency in reporting, including alignment of methodologies, policies, and presentation of financial information 

• Deliver meaningful analysis of financial performance, including variance analysis (actual vs budget/forecast), trends, and key business drivers 

• Proactively identify and escalate overspends or key risks, working with budget owners to understand drivers and corrective action 

• Support the month-end close process, with a focus on ensuring the quality and integrity of reported numbers rather than transactional processing 

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment between actual performance and forward-looking assumptions 

• Own key technical accounting and reporting matters, ensuring compliance with FRS102 and internal policies 

• Support the year-end audit process, particularly in relation to group reporting and consolidated outputs 

• Provide oversight and support on direct and indirect tax matters (e.g. corporate tax, VAT), working with internal teams and external advisors as required 

Requirements 

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong post‑qualification experience in a group reporting or financial accounting role 

• Proven experience preparing and reviewing management accounts across multiple entities or regions 

• Experience working with Power BI or similar reporting tools, delivering dashboards and data-driven insights 

• Excellent analytical capability, with the ability to translate financial data into clear insights and commentary 

• Experience working across international teams, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders 

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (FRS102) and Companies House financial reporting requirements 

• Experience of month-end close and reporting cycles, with a focus on quality and accuracy of outputs 

• Systems experience (e.g. NetSuite) and proficiency in Excel 

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines 
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders and non-finance teams 

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