Primark is an international clothing retailer employing more than 70,000 colleagues across 16 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penney's brand, Primark aims to create maximum joy at minimum cost – less money and less impact on the planet. Primark continues to expand across new and existing markets with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026. Every person impacts the culture at Primark. Our values: Caring (we always strive to put people first), Dynamic (we bravely push the boundaries to stay ahead) and Together (we learn more, laugh more and achieve more as a team) outline the behaviours we expect of our people as we work with each other, our customers, our suppliers and our partners. Let’s see what impact you can makeThis role will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of external financial statutory reporting and compliance with accounting standards across Primark. The Senior Manager will lead on technical accounting matters, ensure the preparation of high quality statutory financial statements and support audit processes across all entitiesPrincipal Duties & ResponsibilitiesOwn the preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with relevant local GAAP or equivalent and/or IFRS working closely with internal teams and external partnersAct as the company’s subject matter expert on technical accounting matters, advising on complex accounting areas and documenting these appropriately for internal and external parties at a senior levelProvide accounting guidance and support to finance teams and the business as appropriateLiaise directly with the board of directors across all Primark entities and ensure board material is prepared to the highest standardsEnsure consistent application of accounting policies and accurate financial reporting and disclosureCoordinate with external auditors, particularly on complex technical accounting items, financial disclosures and statutory reporting mattersMonitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements across all entities proactively assessing and addressing their impactWork closely and partner with ABF finance colleagues on technical accounting and statutory reporting mattersDrive improvements in reporting processes and controls, working closely with our external statutory reporting partners, tax, external auditors and ABF, including enhancements to statutory reporting cyclesDrive best-in-class process improvements benchmarking against peer companies and exploring latest technologies to advance automation of the statutory reporting cycleContribute to broader finance transformation projects particularly those impacting financial reporting and complianceCollaborate closely with tax, FP&A, group accounting, legal and ABF to ensure alignment between statutory and management reportingSupport policy development, accounting papers and board and/or audit committee reporting as neededEnsure timely preparation and submission of all statutory accounts and compliance requirements for PrimarkServe as the primary finance liaison for external party coordination related to statutory reporting compliance, providing leadership, oversight, and escalation support to ensure service performance and process complianceDesign and implement improved workflows, controls and standard operating proceduresLead and support projects across Finance working with Technology, Finance Transformation and other finance and business stakeholdersSupport transformation initiatives including automation, self-service tools and integration with finance systems and applicationsDevelop and monitor relevant key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness and efficiency of the statutory reporting processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives based on data-driven insightsSkills, Knowledge and ExperienceQualified accountant with 7+ years progressive experience working in an external reporting and technical accounting focused role, ideally in the retail industry, demonstrating a strong understanding of technical accounting and reporting regulationsStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, manage cross functional relationships and act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholdersStrong knowledge of relevant accounting standards (IFRS), regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO)In-depth experience with Oracle ERP systemsHigh level of commercial and financial acumen with the ability to formulate and clearly communicate analysis, insight and recommendations for future strategiesDemonstrated ability to lead and deliver standardisation of processes in a complex operational environmentExperience in large scale process transformation or automationStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a proactive and results-oriented mindsetDemonstrate strong project management skills, including planning, prioritization, execution, and timely delivery against established timelines.Effectively handles deadlines while consistently delivering high-quality resultsCommercial awareness and mind-set, with ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of wider businessOur fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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