In joining RWS’s Finance team you will be a critical part of supporting a listed world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services. RWS has growing revenues of over £750m through a combination of value accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Group finance, led by our Group CFO; Candy Davies, includes diverse teams across the globe operating in functions including business partnering, operational finance, specialist, and group functions. We cover a footprint of over 100 legal entities in 43 different countries worldwide.

It’s a very exciting time to join RWS Finance for an individual who enjoys change and making an impact! As part of the overall RWS business strategy we are making a significant investment in upgrading our financial systems and processes to deliver enhanced reporting and control, more efficient processing enabling great value through enhanced business partnering and decision support.

• Oversee the team’s efforts in executing GL accounting activities accurately and on time and help with exception-based journal entries and GL postings
• Be actively involved during period close and consolidation to ensure all GL activities are completed
• Focus on people management and support the GL team members in their growth and development
• Share your expertise with the team and provide guidance on more complex issues and queries
• Monitor team’s KPIs and compliance with company policies and procedures
• Support continuous improvement of the GL processes
• Take an active part in the ERP system change planned for next year

• 3-5 years management service delivery experience in R2R GL accounting
• Leadership experience with track record of managing a team for at least 1 year and ability to effectively direct and prioritize work for others
• Strong English language skills
• Strong MS Excel skills with a proven aptitude to interpret financial data
• Strong knowledge of finance business processes, GL policies, and statutory accounting principles to ensure compliant SSC operations
• Working knowledge of core financial systems, ERP and related specialty functional systems, frameworks, and functionality
• Proactive approach
• Accounting qualification (AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ACA or global equivalent) would be a big advantage