Deckers Brands - Senior Management Accountant – 14 month FTC - London

Senior Management Accountant (14 months FTC)

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.

The Role:

As the Senior Management Accountant for Wholesale & UK, you’ll be a key member of our finance team, providing comprehensive support across the financial operations of our United Kingdom entities and wholesale channel. You’ll collaborate closely with the Finance Manager to ensure timely and accurate delivery of monthly and quarterly financial reports, manage entity administration, supervise corporate operational expenditure, and fulfil supplementary responsibilities during quarter-end and ad-hoc tasks as needed.

Your Impact:

• Own the general ledgers and all internal/external reporting and compliance requirements for assigned UK legal entities and EMEA Wholesale channel
• Execute financial close procedures and prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, as well as other required reports
• Lead monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Prepare and coordinate year-end information for audits, ensuring timely completion of local statutory accounts under FRS102
• Uphold SOX and Internal Audit compliance for designated entities
• Manage accounting operations of the Wholesale Channel for all EMEA entities
• Collaborate with FP&A to understand Plan/Forecast for Wholesale Channel and track/explain variances
• Attend trade and billing meetings, building strong relationships with sales, customer service, and credit teams
• Review EMEA wholesale margin and related provisions, adjusting as needed for current market conditions
• Produce and maintain accounting schedules for returns, discounts, chargebacks, bad debt, deferred revenue, and commissions
• Analyse financial data and provide insights to management on Wholesale Channel performance
• Collaborate with FP&A to understand and track EMEA Head Office/Corporate Costs, supporting PO processes and accruals
• Manage lease accounting and monitor ARO provisions across EMEA head offices
• Calculate accurate provision for wholesale freight, collaborating across finance to ensure accuracy
• Assist in other areas within the EMEA GL team on an ad-hoc basis

COME AS YOU ARE  

We celebrate diversity—of your background, your experiences, and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Who You Are:

• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Provides guidance and support to junior colleagues through mentorship and coaching
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• High degree of integrity, able to handle confidential matters appropriately

We would Love to Hear from People with:                

• Fully qualified finance professional (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with a bachelor’s degree
• In-depth understanding of US GAAP and lease accounting
• Previous experience with multi-functional and multi-currency organizations, ideally wholesale/retail/ecommerce and USA-based group
• Experience in a Management Accountant role, managing statutory and regulatory compliance
• Strong computer skills, advanced Excel, Oracle and Hyperion knowledge highly desirable
• Experience of SOX Controls desirable

What We Will Give You:

• 27 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays & some time away from work – on top of generous holiday allowance, we can generally take advantage of half day Fridays providing our work is finished for the week.
• Extras, discounts, perks & volunteering opportunities – Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras.
• Growth and Development – Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development including Global Mentorship Programme
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Environment

Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants embracing their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.

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