JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world

Wood is recruiting for a Reporting Accountant to join its Group Functions team. The Reporting Accountant plays an important role in providing the CFO, ELT and Group Finance team with financial information and analysis. Primary responsibilities will be focused on reporting to the ELT and Board on a monthly basis.

This position will be Hybrid based.

The Reporting Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the Group consolidation system is fully completed for the Group in line with the IFRS accounting standards and the Group timetable on a monthly basis, and that Groups monthly management reporting is prepared to a high standard.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors

• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle

• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of the monthly management accounts report including variance analysis and commentary on results
• Preparation of flash reports
• Consolidation of the bi-annual roadshow papers
• Preparation of ad-hoc data to support Tax, Treasury, Investor relations, Mergers and Acquisitions and Growth and Development teams
• Other ad hoc project work as directed by the F&A Vice President

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified
• Working towards or recently completed further professional postgraduate accounting qualification

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• A good understanding of Group policies and good knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience in a reporting or other key finance role within a complex global organisation
• Ability to contribute to a high performing team
• High levels of cultural awareness, sensitivity and discretion
• Group & BU financial performance and how it can deliver and add value to its customers
• Corporate governance and decision making
• Achieved performance targets
• Preparing accurate reports and analysis
• Demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and development
• Demonstrated technical excellence
• Embraced and embedded change

Personal attributes:

• Connect and establish effective, cross-cultural working relationships with all levels of the organisation and externally
• Energy and compassion
• Balance humility and self confidence
• Be forward thinking and able to see the 'big picture'

Ability to:

• Generate trust and credibility with audiences through continuous, open and consistent communication
• Drive innovation and change initiatives, focused on improving quality and effectiveness
• Work effectively across different cultures, driving a global mind-set
• Foster a climate that delivers on expectations and strengthens relationships
• Prioritise requests from multiple sources

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.