Description
Head Office Management Accountant, Glasgow
Weir Group is a FTSE 100 global engineering business headquartered in Glasgow. The company’s global footprint spans more than 70 countries and employs more than 14,000 people. With an auspicious history in Glasgow industry the company has in recent year’s undergone significant growth both operationally and in terms of its geographical footprint. Weir Group is organised into three sector focused divisions in high growth markets: Minerals, Oil & Gas and Power & Industrial.
Weir Group has reported continuing strong revenue and profit growth in recent years. In 2013, the Group reported profits before tax of £418m (£187m in 2009) against revenue of over £2.43bn (£1.4bn in 2009). These are highly impressive results, especially during an extended period of general economic uncertainty and at a time when the Scotland has seen a marked reduction in the number of listed companies. Certainly, Weir Group represents a true global success story headquartered in Scotland.
The Glasgow city centre headquarters comprises some 75 professionals including the Board of Directors, Group Heads of Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, Company Secretary/legal team and the Group Finance team.
The Opportunity
Due to a recent restructure, an opportunity has arisen for an ambitious individual to join the business in the role of Head Office Management Accountant. This is a key position within the Head Office Accounting Team and responsible for producing statutory accounts, management information and liaising with budget holders. Reporting to the Head Office Financial Controller, it is a broad and visible role across the business requiring a high calibre individual.
The Weir Group represents an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated qualified accountant having displayed strong revenue and profit growth in recent years and, as one of Scotland’s few remaining listed companies, exposes the successful individual to the unique environment of a Plc. business. In addition, Weir will provide a firm career platform with excellent future opportunities for personal development and progression within the Group.
The Role
A new role of Head Office Management Accountant has been created to support the Head Office Financial Controller through accurate and timely execution of key activities, primarily in the areas of monthly management accounts, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and statutory reporting for The Weir Group PLC, as well as a number of non-trading entities.
In addition, fulfilment of the role will require the provision of ad hoc and regular financial support and analysis for Department Heads as well as management of the intercompany invoicing and cash collection processes and providing day-to-day support and guidance to the Head Office Accounts Assistant.
The Candidate
The position requires a confident individual with strong technical and interpersonal ability. As this role will interface heavily with the business, experience of a commercial business environment would be preferred. In addition, it is likely the individual will come from a firm/business background where they will be experienced in the reporting, system and control requirements of large companies.
It is essential that the individual will be a professionally qualified accountant and likely that they will possess a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience. The qualification can be from any recognised professional body (i.e. CA, ACCA, ACMA).
Remuneration
In addition to a generous salary of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (depending on experience), defined contribution pension, life assurance, private healthcare and 25 days holidays plus 9 statutory days.
What To Do Next
To apply, to see the full Position Profile or for a confidential discussion, please contact our retained advisor Grant Atkinson at Rutherford Cross. Please note that any direct or third party applications will be passed to Rutherford Cross for review and assessment.