Corporate Reporting Manager

Corporate Reporting Manager Company description: Glanbia plc is a global nutrition group, dedicated to delivering better nutrition for every step of life's journey. We employ over 6,200 people across 32 countries and our products are sold or distributed in over 130 countries. Our major production facilities are located in Ireland, the US, the UK, Germany and China. We have four segments; Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Global Ingredients, Dairy Ireland and Joint Ventures & Associates. Our shares are listed on the Irish and London Stock Exchanges. Job description: Glanbia are currently seeking to recruit a Corporate Reporting Manager reporting to Head of Group Reporting and Financial Management . The role is a permanent role and is located in Glanbia House, Kilkenny. Key Responsibilities: Financial control of all head office cost centres and head office legal entities including review of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of monthly reporting packs Key link between Head Office Finance and the Group's external auditors - plans and manages the year end head office finance audit process Responsible for the preparation of head office forecasts, budgets, outlooks and 3-5 year strategy plan included detailed analytical reporting packs Responsible for the review of the head office monthly, forecast and budget cashflows Responsible for key IFRS technical topics including IAS 19 Pension accounting and IFRS 2 Share based payments Pro-active approach to identifying on-going reporting process developments to reflect changing and evolving needs On-going liaison with Heads of Corporate Departments and engagement with Group Decision Support, Treasury, Tax, Secretariat, Shared Services/IT to resolve system, process and accounting issues arising Preparation of various disclosure requirements in the Group's Interim Results and the Group Annual Report Managing a team of up to four accountants Other ad-hoc finance projects Key Requirements: Qualified Financial Accountant with 'Big 4' or equivalent training to manager/senior manager level with a minimum of 5 years post qualification relevant accounting/management experience Technically competent and good knowledge of IFRS. Ability to improve all processes to ensure the appropriate level of financial control, availability of adequate financial information and efficiency Strong attention to detail to ensure completeness and accuracy of information Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form with direct reports and senior management Self-motivated, proactive, ability to ensure tasks are finalised to strict deadlines. Hands on experience of using and operating SAP/BCS systems and proficiency with MS Word, advanced Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint Ability to multitask and manage numerous priorities.