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About the Role

This role is for a newly qualified accountant to join the finance team, offering a broad scope covering financial reporting and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). The position involves preparing financial information, budgeting, forecasting, and partnering with business functions to support decision-making. The individual will be a key part of the Group Finance team and will interact with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting reconciliations for the Head Office entities, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow Statement and KPIs
Liaising with business unit managers to review relevant P&L lines
Maintenance of intercompany loan schedules, engaging with global finance teams to ensure accuracy of reconciliations
Preparation of selected notes within annual group consolidated accounts in accordance with IFRS, including review and consolidation of year-end reporting packages and supporting schedules
Key point of contact for external auditors to ensure any issues are resolved on a timely basis and year end reporting deadlines are achieved
Preparation of UK holding company subsidiary accounts in accordance with FRS 101
Supporting the accounts payable function
Provide critical financial support and analysis for internal corporate functions, including IT, Marketing and Legal
Support the annual budget and forecast preparations across IT, Marketing and Legal
Support Capex expenditure tracking and budgeting
Collaborate with department heads to develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and strategic initiatives.
Conduct deep dives into departmental spend to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency gains.
Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership and department heads to support business objectives.

Requirements

Record of strong academic achievement
Qualified accountant
Experience working with, or for, a Group Finance function in a large, complex, global organisation
Strong Excel skills
Capability to understand accounting systems.
Ability to liaise across large geographically and culturally disparate groups.
A proactive self-starter with the drive, determination and commitment to get things done
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines with the capacity to multi-task over several on-going projects
‘Can do’ attitude with a willingness to solve problems and tackle new challenges
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly-growing environment
Well organised and conscientious, with good attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills

Strong Excel skills
Prior knowledge of JD Edwards, Cognos Controller or TM1 (Planning Analytics) would be advantageous.

Location

Mayfair head office

Work Type

4 day office, 1 day WFH

Experience Level

Newly qualified accountant

Education Level

Qualified accountant

About the Company

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 126 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices.
The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio.
In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

Equal Opportunity

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.