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Team Overview
The European Finance team supports accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting across the Europe business and for our US parent organisation. The team partners with commercial, operational and Group Finance stakeholders to strengthen financial controls and enable informed decision-making. This role reports directly to the European Controller and forms part of the wider Finance Leadership Team. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.
Role Overview And Core Responsibilities
- Lead the revenue accounting function for Europe, serving as the primary subject matter expert for revenue recognition matters.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, including ASC 606, and IFRS 15 by reviewing customer contracts, complex arrangements, pricing structures and non-standard terms.
- Manage monthly and quarterly revenue close activities, including revenue reporting, reconciliations, journal entries and supporting schedules.
- Oversee accounting for revenue-related costs, including sales and partner commissions.
- Partner with Sales, Sales Operations, Legal, FP&A, Operations and Group Finance to assess commercial arrangements and provide accounting guidance.
- Support UK statutory reporting and US group reporting requirements relating to revenue.
- Maintain and strengthen revenue accounting policies, procedures, SOX controls and the wider internal control framework.
- Manage external audit relationships and support revenue-related audit requests and technical accounting discussions.
- Lead and develop three UK-based direct reports and oversee associates within the offshore shared service centre.
- Drive automation, process improvement, finance transformation, system implementations and revenue-related special projects.
Required Knowledge And Experiences
Strong technical knowledge of ASC 606 and IFRS 15, with the ability to apply these standards to complex business transactions.
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, supporting the technical accounting and financial reporting responsibilities of the role.
Experience accounting for complex customer contracts, including multi-element arrangements, variable consideration, contract modifications and deferred revenue.
Proven experience leading finance professionals and managing senior stakeholders across functions, geographies and matrixed organisations.
Required Technical Skills
Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606, IFRS 15, SOX requirements and internal control frameworks.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and project-management capabilities.
Experience using enterprise resource planning systems and revenue accounting or automation tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical accounting matters to commercial and operational stakeholders.
Desired Skills
We’re also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we’re happy to support your career development and growth in:
Experience within a US-listed or US-owned multinational organisation.
A Big Four or large public accounting firm background with exposure to multinational clients.
Previous leadership experience in revenue accounting, technical accounting or financial reporting.
Experience supporting finance transformation, systems implementation or process-improvement initiatives.
Experience with Power BI, Power Query and data analytics to automate reconciliations, develop dashboards and enhance revenue reporting.
What’s in it for you?
At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with:
- 26 days annual leave and bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Global paid wellness days off and a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday
- A generous contributory pension scheme and access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Private health care and a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools
- Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart
TransUnion – a place to grow:
If there’s something on the list of essential or desirable skills that you can’t quite tick off, don’t let that stop you from applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together.
Flexibility at TU:
We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we’ve set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don’t let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you’re looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you.
Additional support:
At TransUnion, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual’s talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you’re not just joining a team, you’re becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting [email protected].
Interview & Hiring Process:
Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you’ll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview, your recruiter will inform you of this.
We do not accept any unsolicited CV’s from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL, our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance.
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TransUnion Overview:
At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development— while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.
Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
TransUnion Job Title
Manager II, Accounting
Skills Required
- Strong technical knowledge of ASC 606 and IFRS 15, including applying the standards to complex transactions
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification
- Experience accounting for complex customer contracts, including multi-element arrangements, variable consideration, contract modifications, and deferred revenue
- Experience leading finance professionals and managing senior stakeholders across functions, geographies, and matrixed organizations
- Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606, IFRS 15, SOX requirements, and internal control frameworks
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project-management capabilities
- Experience using enterprise resource planning systems and revenue accounting or automation tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience within a US-listed or US-owned multinational organization
- Big Four or large public accounting firm experience with multinational clients
- Previous leadership experience in revenue accounting, technical accounting, or financial reporting
- Experience supporting finance transformation, systems implementation, or process-improvement initiatives
- Experience with Power BI, Power Query, and data analytics
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible by ensuring that each consumer is reliably and safely represented in the marketplace. We do this by having an accurate and comprehensive picture of each person. This picture is grounded in our legacy as a credit reporting agency which enables us to tap into both credit and public record data; our data fusion methodology that helps us link, match and tap into the awesome combined power of that data; and our knowledgeable and passionate team, who stewards the information with expertise, and in accordance with local legislation around the world. Because of our work, organizations can better understand consumers in order to make more informed decisions, and earn their trust through great, personalized experiences, and the proactive extension of the right opportunities, tools and offers. In turn, consumers can be confident that their data identities will result in the opportunities they deserve. We make trust possible, so businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good®—it’s our purpose, and what drives us every day.
Why Work With Us
Our culture is welcoming, energetic and innovative. There’s an overall synergy that flows throughout TransUnion, creating a sense of unity in knowing that we’re all working to achieve the same overall goal. We’re dedicated to providing opportunities for our people to get involved and stay connected with their colleagues across the globe.
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