Group Finance Manager - Accounting

Overview

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

We are currently looking for a Group Finance Manager (Accounting) who will ensure the finance team are focused on the accurate, standardised, cost effective and efficient recording of accounting entries and adjustments in Oracle Fusion. Ensuring full compliance with company accounting policies and focusing on a continuous improvement of team processes.

• Manage the review, documentation and continuous improvement of the team’s standardised processes and provide training (including to wider stakeholders) to embed and maximise efficiencies of finance systems embracing innovative technology.
• Lead and support the timely and accurate delivery of period end close activities included in the deliverables of the team collaborating closely with the Group Reporting team on continuously reviewing and improving the Close process.
• Provide direction and support for team members, enabling their development and provide regular appraisals of performance.
• Influence end to end business processes with improvement opportunities, to reduce process delivery costs and ensure sustainability of processes.
• Strategic management of transactional accounting processes for the business including areas such as journal input and control, cost reallocations, cost correction, Lease and Asset accounting, payroll and fleet integrations, in scope balance Sheet account reviews, intercompany integration and recharges, trial balance reconciliations and corrections, system error corrections.

• Strong technical accounting skills, qualified in professional accountancy qualification, e.g. CIMA/ACCA.
• Experience of enhancing account reconciliations and validations.
• Experience of leading a team with shared objectives and deliverables and supporting personal and professional development of direct reports.
• ERP system experience, Oracle Fusion preferred.
• Ability to review processes and drive improvements.

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependentsand parental bereavement leave)

We thrive through embracing differencesaswe know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call itThe Skanska Way.

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at  or call  – Option 5 & 1.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.