Financial Reporting Manager

The Accounting, Reporting & Control team are responsible for the integrity of the reported financial results of Virgin Media O2 (VMO2). We provide clarity, insight and advice to a varied list of internal stakeholders and external shareholders.

The importance of the wider role performed by the team is significant, ensuring accuracy and compliance across the entire reporting & accounting requirements of VMO2, while focusing on simplification and optimisation of processes across a continuously evolving organisation.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities

• You will partner closely with the accounting teams, investor relations, treasury, legal and shareholders to deliver timely, complete and accurate external reporting results – including issuance of consolidated quarterly results under IFRS and US GAAP.
• You will have a significant relationship with the external auditors, providing clear explanations and will be largely responsible for the delivery of an efficient audit process
• Maintain strong relationships within the wider finance team, ensuring they are well informed of accounting impacts and process and provide guidance on appropriate accounting treatment of complex transactions to the accounting teams.
• You will be responsible for the preparation of complex sections of VMO2’s externally reported results.
• Work with the accounting teams to enable an efficient cash flow reporting process within the JV. Focusing on balance sheet reporting and analysis to identify trends, risks & opportunities.
• Manage reporting journal entries to delivery accurate consolidated results of the JV.
• Management of complex projects, including input to the preparation of Offering Memorandums for the issuance of new and refinanced debt, under tight reporting deadlines.
• Preparation of financial documents for multiple entities within the JV, including consolidated groups, as well as oversight of the preparation by the JV’s shared service center.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent experience, with a strong accounting background
• Knowledge and understanding of IFRS and US GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience of simultaneously managing complex and interconnected processes in a fast-paced finance function.
• Articulate with strong communication skills and the ability to liaise, negotiate with, and influence a wide range of internal stakeholders across all levels and business areas
• Previous experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Experience with an SEC Reporting entity preferred.

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include two interview stages, 1st stage on teams and 2nd stage face to face in Reading.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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