Senior R2R Finance Manager - Merlin Attractions (Fixed-Term)

Senior R2R Finance Manager - Merlin Attractions (Fixed-Term)
1 Elmwood, Crockford Lane, Chineham Park
Basingstoke, RG24 8WG
United Kingdom

A job with Merlin isn't like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don't trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests' experiences are the best they can be.

Due to continuing growth and development of Merlin's attractions and brands on a global scale , we are looking for a Senior R2R Finance Manager - Merlin Attractions (Fixed-Term) to join our Finance team. This role will be based at our The Merlin Hub - Basingstoke office.

This role reports into the Head of R2R on a 9-month fixed-term basis.

About the Role...

• Manage and review team activities to ensure compliance to internal and external policies and SLAs
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliation process is robust, accurate, and we are following up on reconciliation items in a timely manner
• Responsible for managing and coordinating activities to deliver the period end close within company deadlines
• Set up and manage appropriate review activities with divisions
• Supervise accounting activity across international legal entities
• Analyse team activities to identify areas for standardisation
• Work to reduce the number of journals being posted by the business each month and ensuring those that are processed are justified and comply with company policy
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) exist for all processes being followed
• Ensures system of accounts and records are properly maintained
• Ensures compliance with accounting and tax statutory requirements
• Coordinating preparation of Audited Financial Statements
• Work with Head of R2R, R2R GPO and Head of Performance & Process Improvement to build a strong process improvement roadmap of activities and contribute to the delivery of agreed items

About You...

• Experience of leading and developing a team with (5 years +) in a shared services role preferably within a similar operating model & size of organisation
• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA - 5 years + PQE
• Strong knowledge and understanding of R2R processes
• Experience with complex financial systems landscape and data structures
• Experience & knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean, six sigma etc with practical application within previous roles
• Evidence of building and maintaining strong relationships with key business stakeholders
• Proactive individual with the ability to both operate strategically and tactically and able to effectively manage multiple challenges whilst maintaining high quality throughout
• Experience of working in an SSC environment
• Experience of multi country, multi region financial control
• Strong team management and leadership, able to drive partnerships with networks and relationships across the business
• Strong communication skills necessary to manage wide portfolio
• Coordination with divisional finance organisations to highlight/resolve issues
• Ability to identify key stakeholder groups and provide the appropriate level of detail for financial information
• Creates clear plans and objectives for delivering benefits from change
• Has the insight to know when change is required
• Can act as a role model for our company values and behaviours
• Experience in coaching/mentoring team members to develop their skills
• Resilient personality with good inter-personal skills and able to quickly adapt to changes in priority
• Drive and determination to push processes and procedures through to a successful conclusion - delivery focused

The Benefits...

We're growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects - ideal if you're already fantastic and can quickly become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 25 days' holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.

Everyone Matters at Merlin.

At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!
Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

Returning to work

As part of our approach, we welcome applications from people looking to return to work after a long career break.
We have an active Return to Work programme, which offers training, mentoring and more, to support with the transition back into working life. So, if you've been on a career break for any reason we can support you.

If you have any questions or if you require any reasonable adjustments due to disability or a medical condition, we'd love to hear from you at Recruitment@Merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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