Reporting Analyst

Sysco are currently recruiting for a Group Reporting Analyst to join the team on a full time, permanent basis, reporting into the Finance Manager.  

We are offering a remote base contract for this position and flexibility will be required for monthly team meetings at our Ashford, Kent, Head Office.  

The Group Reporting Analyst will support the Finance Manager – Reporting and Technical Accounting, in various aspects of financial reporting to ensure the consolidated results reported to Sysco and externally are accurate. The role is key in ensuring the processes and controls are operating effectively within the reporting team, particularly in relation to group intercompany recharges / matching and lease accounting. 

The Group Reporting Analyst will be the main point of contact for all intercompany recharges, for all finance teams, across the International business and the GSC. They will manage the intercompany process and matching across c20 entities in Europe, liaising with the finance teams in those markets to resolve queries.  

The Group Reporting Analyst will prepare the workings for inclusion in the UK statutory accounts for c12 companies which are externally reported and publicly available, maintain the Trial balances and accounts for 6 UK holding companies and will be responsible for preparing the lease accounting changes and journals for 8 UK and Irish Companies. The role holder will also be responsible for maintaining and reconciling up to 100 balance sheet accounts per month and will manage the interest calculations on the intercompany loans (loans up to £1bn). 

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:  

• Manage the Costar system and changes to leases; prepare data and journals for distribution to the European markets for inclusion in their financial statements (internal and external reporting). 
• Support the Senior Analyst with all leasing items. 
• Main point of contact for all group intercompany recharges. 
• Manage the intercompany process across International ensuring that there is adequate support and approvals in place. Liaise with local markets and US GSC to ensure a smooth process for month end. Review all recharges from Corporate on a weekly basis to ensure accurate and challenge where not. 
• Manage the process for all employee recharges to/from International. 
• Run the In-House-Bank process, liaising with European markets and the US Treasury team where necessary. 
• Manage the intercompany matching process and challenge and investigate variances ensuring a quick resolution. 
• Prepare the UK Holding Company accounts including the calculation and booking of interest and FX on all Intercompany loans 
• Prepare the workings file for the UK statutory accounts using BPC, co-ordinate with the Tax Manager and Statutory Accounting Manager to obtain alignment on the numbers to be included in the external financial statements.  
• Manage BPC data improvement projects, working closely with the FSR team.  
• Liaise with external auditor where required. 
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis ensuring the balances are accurate and adequately supported. 

About you: 

You will be fully qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA with experience in lease accounting under IFRS and USGAAP required and have experience in managing intercompany processes in a multi-entity / multi-country group. Advanced Excel skills are a must coupled with possessing the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will also have strong communication skills and a high attention to detail with a very high level of accuracy.  

What you’ll receive: 

• A competitive salary 
• Company car allowance of £5,500 
• Pension scheme 
• Single private medical healthcare cover 
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays 
• Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop 
• Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo. 
• Recognition awards and Incentives 
• Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility 

At Sysco International everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco International and we recognise that Sysco International can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.