Full Time Permanent Role
Citywest office
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Financial Reporting
Responsible for the preparation, review and delivery of the Group Annual Report and interim financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with IFRS and all regulatory obligations.
Manage the relationship with the Group’s auditors, coordinating audit activities across all subsidiaries to strict timetables.
Oversee the preparation of subsidiary statutory accounts and ensure consistent accounting, disclosure and governance standards across the Group.
Proactively implement and embed new IFRS standards, ensuring the Group remains fully compliant and ahead of regulatory developments.
Management Reporting
Lead the month‑end close process across all Group entities, ensuring timely, accurate and insightful consolidated management accounts.
Drive robust balance sheet discipline, including ownership of Group balance sheet reviews, reconciliations and controls frameworks.
Own the Group financial consolidation systems (SAP BPC), ensuring system integrity, data accuracy and continuous improvement.
Deliver clear, concise financial insights and commentary to support the Executive Team and senior stakeholders.
Internal Controls, Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
Champion a continuous‑improvement culture, leading initiatives to simplify and standardise processes, strengthen financial governance and increase automation.
Design, implement and monitor a strong internal control environment across the Group, aligned to best‑practice PLC standards.
Partner with Group Treasury, Tax, Internal Audit, FP&A and Divisional Finance teams to ensure cohesive financial control and risk management.
M&A, Integration & Strategic Support
Support financial due diligence activities on potential acquisitions, including financial analysis, accounting assessments, and quality‑of‑earnings reviews.
Lead acquisition accounting including purchase price allocation, fair value assessments and goodwill calculations.
Support the financial integration of newly acquired businesses, ensuring smooth onboarding into Group reporting processes, systems and controls.
Provide financial expertise to support strategic decision‑making and key Group initiatives.
Leadership & People Development
Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing Group Reporting team (team of 4), fostering capability, accountability, engagement and continuous development.
Promote a strong team culture, cross‑functional collaboration, and clarity in standards and expectations.
Act as a senior leader and role model within Group Finance, supporting the Group Finance Director and collaborating with Business Partners across the organisation.
Additional Responsibilities
Oversee the Group insurance programme, ensuring appropriate coverage and cost efficiency.
Lead and deliver finance‑related projects and transformation initiatives as required by senior management.
Qualification, Experience & Skills Required
Qualified ACA/ACCA (Big 4) with at least 5 years PQE, with experience of working in a Group team in a plc environment.
Strong technical accounting expertise with deep knowledge of IFRS, consolidation, financial reporting and compliance.
Proven track record in managing complex audits, delivering high‑quality statutory reporting and strengthening financial controls.
Experience working with senior stakeholders, including non‑financial leaders, and external advisors.
Strong system capability; experience with SAP or similar consolidation tools highly desirable.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical matters into clear business insights.
Demonstrated leadership capability with experience developing and motivating teams.
Competencies
Positive can‑do attitude with a focus on action.
Pursues a standard of excellence, relentlessly measuring and chasing to ensure targets are met.
Collaborative team player with the ability to influence across a matrix organisation.
Continuous improvement mindset with a drive for operational excellence.
Uniphar is an equal‑opportunity employer; we do not discriminate and welcome all responses.
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