Job Description

We\xe2\x80\x99re the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business, making sure we can always get better, every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Technology, our Functions colleagues are skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere.

Job Details

Kantar is the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading marketing data and analytics company. We have a complete, unique, and rounded understanding of how people think, feel and act; globally and locally in over 90 markets. By combining the deep expertise of our people, our data resources and benchmarks and our innovative analytics and technology, we help our clients understand people and inspire growth.

Why this job is important

This is a new role. Reporting to the Group Technical Accounting Manager, within our changing finance organisation. With the recent change from public to private ownership, we are building a future-fit Group Finance function to support the evolution of our business under the ownership of our private equity parent, Bain Capital. This is a crucial role accountable for the financial reporting of the Group, with initial focus on providing subject matter expertise support on multi-disciplinary finance projects.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll be doing

• Coordinate the technical accounting / group reporting workstream for various projects.
• Prepare technical accounting papers for management and the auditors on the transactions, that document issues in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner including journal entries and financial statement disclosures.
• Preparation and presentation of accounting and financial reports to the audit committee
• Supporting the consolidation and external reporting requirements of the Kantar Group, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, company law and walker guidelines.
• Liaise with the audit team and advisors on scope, goals, and timing.
• Lead and ensure compliance with internal review control for accounting transactions and perform the necessary procedures and documentation.

The skills & experience you\xe2\x80\x99ll need.

• The ideal candidate will be an expert qualified accountant with a proven track record in analysing complex financial information and translating it into meaningful insights with strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering improvements.
• Audit and technical advisory training and industry exposure would be desirable.
• Top level Excel skills
• Strong technical knowledge and experience of practical application of accounting standards IFRS 13, IAS 38, IFRS 3, IFRS 10, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16.
• Fantastic communicator adept at crafting written reports and presentations. You will be working with Senior Leadership Teams, Boards, and external partners, explaining results and options for decision-making with clarity and focus.
• Strong ability to evaluate technical issues, research and analyse facts, ability to influence and deal with senior individuals, advise and deliver solutions to clients.
• Comfortable handling key relationships with external finance parties and service providers.
• You should enjoy working at pace with hard working individuals and teams.

Why join Kantar?

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, nobody knows people better than Kantar.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our people are looked after as well. Kantar is committed to supporting the wellbeing of our colleagues and their family members in order to create a positive working environment where we can all thrive.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holidays plus your birthday off
• Volunteer leave- 2 days (paid) to give back
• Flexible hybrid working
• Healthcare options
• Pension
• Life assurance and income protection
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
• Award-winning flexible benefits

Equality of opportunity for our people is our highest priority and we encourage our people to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage our colleagues to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all, and we\xe2\x80\x99re flexible in our approach to ensure people feel included and accepted.

We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers, and communities, which is why we welcome applications from all background and sections of society. Even if you feel like you\xe2\x80\x99re not a perfect fit, we\xe2\x80\x99d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Country

United Kingdom

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you\xe2\x80\x99re not an exact match, we\xe2\x80\x99d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

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