Financial Reporting and Compliance Partner – 12 month fixed term contract
Location Glasgow
Work Arrangement Hybrid
What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.
What you’ll do
• Technical Accounting and Compliance: Lead the assessment, reporting, and advisory on developments in accounting standards, including IFRS 18, ensuring accurate interpretation and implementation across the Group. Manage projects related to new accounting standards, including impact assessments and statutory disclosure development.
• Financial Reporting Management: Oversee the process and timetable for Interim and Annual reports and UK subsidiary accounts, coordinating stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant submissions. Support quality assurance of reports and press releases, ensuring adherence to UK GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements. Manage ESEF reporting and audit committee reporting for assigned areas.
• Internal Controls and Governance: Maintain the Group Finance Manual and deliver technical training to finance teams globally. Review Capex, reportable contracts, and Group Policy exemptions in line with delegation authorities. Collaborate with internal and external auditors to address audit findings promptly.
• Process Improvement and Systems Development: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance financial reporting systems in collaboration with the finance systems team.
• Financial Analysis and Ad-hoc Projects: Support the Group Financial Controller with financial analysis and special projects as required.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to support collaboration with global teams and auditors.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
What you’ll bring
Must-haves:
• Degree and CA/ACA qualified with a minimum of five years post-qualification experience, or extensive industry experience with strong technical accounting expertise.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (GAAP & IFRS), and regulatory requirements, including experience with IFRS 18.
• Proven experience in group statutory reporting, subsidiary accounts, and consolidation systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities.
Nice-to-haves:
• Experience writing technical accounting papers and policies.
• Background in accounting practice or industry with exposure to project management for new accounting standards implementation.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with effective communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Familiarity with audit processes and collaboration with internal and external auditors.
Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support
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