Group Financial Manager/Controller - 12mth Mat Cover

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Group Financial Manager/Controller - 12mth Mat Cover

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK

Description

About Ebiquity:

Ebiquity is the world leader in media investment analysis.

We harness the power of data to provide independent, fact-based advice, enabling brand owners to perfect media investment decisions and improve business outcomes.

We are a data-driven solutions company helping brand owners drive efficiency and effectiveness from their media spend, eliminating wastage and creating value. We provide analysis and solutions through four Service lines:
• Media Management
• Media Performance
• Marketing Effectiveness
• Contract Compliance

Ebiquity is able to provide independent, unbiased advice and solutions to brands because we have no commercial interest in any part of the media supply chain.

Ebiquity has the most comprehensive, independent view of today's global media market. We analyse $55bn of media spend from 75 markets annually, including trillions of digital media impressions.

Our Contract Compliance division, FirmDecisions, audits $40bn of contract value annually. As a result, more than 70 of the world's top 100 advertisers today choose Ebiquity as their trusted independent media advisor.

More than 500 media specialists operate from our 18 offices across 16 countries, covering 80% of the global advertising market and that's why we want the best talent available, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability or age.

Our core values are:

"Collaboration" - The foundation on which we build our business and we put people first, whether they are clients or colleagues

"Creativity" - We are consistently looking for new ways of doing things and new ways of thinking

"Clarity"- We prioritise clarity for our clients and colleagues in the way we work, leading with transparency

"Courage" - We have an unshakeable belief in what we are capable of together as a team.

These values articulate the behaviours that will enable us to deliver on our vision, they reflect our personality, and they unite us. These values also drive us to embrace the rich impact that multiple approaches and different ways of thinking can bring to Ebiquity.

What is the purpose of the role:

This position is for a qualified accountant with Group finance experience to cover a one-year maternity leave. The role involves leading the Group's year-end audit, full-year external financial reporting, and monthly Group consolidation and statutory reporting. You will collaborate closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Company Secretary, while also managing key relationships with Group auditors and bankers

Key Responsibilities

External Reporting:

Lead the following tasks:

• Prepare consolidated annual Group financial statements and supporting notes under IFRS for the Annual Report and results announcements.
• Oversee the global audit, including year-end planning and liaising with external auditors.
• Draft papers for the audit committee.
• Prepare statutory accounts for UK subsidiaries under UK GAAP.

Monthly Reporting:

• Lead month-end consolidation tasks, ensuring accurate review of balance sheets and below EBITDA submissions.
• Review and challenge balance sheet reconciliations prepared by subsidiaries to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide technical financial accounting support to regional finance teams.
• Conduct internal controls reviews to ensure effective governance and risk management.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What You Will Bring to the Role:

• Qualified accountant with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience (ACA/ACCA).
• Demonstrated experience managing external financial reporting for UK publicly quoted companies (AIM or main market).
• Familiarity with tax planning and compliance, particularly in the UK.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Exceptional numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in advanced spreadsheet techniques and general PC literacy.
• In-depth understanding of consolidation principles and financial processes.
• Experience with SAP Business Planning & Consolidation (BPC) is an advantage.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent written communication skills for reporting.
• Confidence in liaising with external advisors and senior management.
• A proactive mindset, with the drive to continuously improve processes and embrace new challenges.
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines independently.

Benefits

What we can offer:

We are a global fast-growing company which offers a variety of opportunities for you to develop your skill set and career. In exchange for your contribution, we can offer you:
• A Competitive salary and benefits
• Generous annual leave including an extra day off for your birthday
• Excellent office space in Old Street
• A company focus on wellbeing and work life balance including initiatives like flexible working, mental health support and regular health and wellbeing events.