We're looking for a Team Lead – Global Record to Report (Cash Accounting) to join our Finance Hub in Basingstoke.

As a Team Lead, you’ll oversee the cash accounting function across our international operations. With a sharp focus on financial control, reporting, and process improvement, you’ll ensure the accurate and timely delivery of all accounting activities. Collaborating with stakeholders across the business, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving efficiencies, championing best practices, and empowering your team to achieve their full potential. This is a hybrid role where you'll be required to work 3 days a week in the office, offering flexibility to work at home 2 days a week.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Lead & Inspire: Manage a team of 4, setting clear objectives, coaching on complex queries, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Ownership of Cash Accounting: Oversee cash activities, including bank reconciliations, journal processing, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive Process Improvements: Continuously identify and implement operational efficiencies within cash management and financial controls.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to support robust financial reporting.
• Reporting & Analysis: Ensure timely preparation of financial and management reports, along with accurate cash flow forecasting.
• Governance & Compliance: Maintain strong controls, ensure adherence to company policies, and align with statutory accounting and tax regulations.

• Experience: Team leadership in a shared services environment; comprehensive understanding of treasury processes and cash accounting practices.
• Technical Expertise: Proven track record in month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and process improvement methodologies.
• Stakeholder Skills: Evidence of building effective and impactful relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Leadership Qualities: Proactive, adaptable, and a role model for company values, with the ability to motivate and empower your team.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to deliver insights to drive decision-making.

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 want to become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, an Enjoy the Ride pass which entitles you and 5 loved ones unlimited entry into your regional attractions, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO, plus lots more!

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at Recruitment@Merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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