Financial Reporting Controller

• Timely and accurate delivery of consolidated reporting and statutory accounts
• Managing the external audit process
• Supporting improvements to processes, controls and accounting policies
• Acting as a technical lead on IFRS
• Overseeing IFRS 16 and lease accounting
• Managing month-end processes for smaller entities
• Overseeing key judgement areas such as impairments and provisions
• Partnering with stakeholders across the wider business
• Leading the Financial Reporting function within the Operational Finance Team
• Owning statutory reporting for Poundland Ltd and its subsidiaries
• Partnering closely with Tax & Treasury, FP&A and Financial Accounts
• Ensuring robust financial control
• Supporting audit processes
• Contributing to key strategic initiatives

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Big 4 background preferred
• At least 4 years’ post-qualified experience
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP (including IFRS 16, IAS 36, IFRS 3, IAS 16)
• Experience in statutory reporting, group reporting and managing audits
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Experience with Oracle Fusion would be an advantage

Experience with Oracle Fusion

• 10% employee discount card with increased discount events over the year
• Extra day off for your birthday
• 33 days holiday a year inc banks
• Single private medical cover
• Annual bonus scheme (opportunity to earn up to 15% of base salary)
• Car allowance of £500 per month
• Free parking onsite
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer matched contributions
• Wellbeing partnership with Retail Trust
• My Staff Shop discounts and shopping vouchers
• Partnership with stream enabling access to up to 50% of monthly earned wages early
• Training and development opportunities
• Life assurance
• Loyalty service awards