Group Finance Research & IT Controller
Keynsham, Bristol, England
Central Functions – Finance /
Chocolate Factory, Keynsham [9025] /
Hybrid
Join IVC Evidensia’s growing Group Finance team in a brand‑new role at the heart of our Research, Development and Technology operations. If you're energised by complex projects, cross‑functional collaboration and shaping scalable processes across a global network — this is one for you.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll own the management accounting for our Group Service & IP Company, with a focus on Group Research & Development (RDEC) and Group IT. This role blends technical accounting, transfer pricing, stakeholder partnering and hands‑on involvement in audits and statutory accounts.
This is a hybrid working role, with at least one day per week expected in our Keynsham office.
Your key impact areas:
R&D Transfer Pricing & Accounting
- Own monthly R&D income and cost accounting across 19 territories.
- Reconcile key balance sheet accounts and report monthly results.
- Partner with the Group Research team to explain variances & improve processes.
- Build scalable transfer pricing processes and support audits (internal & external).
- Liaise with advisers on RDEC calculations and act as main point of contact for R&D accounting.
IT Transfer Pricing & Project Accounting
- Develop and maintain the Group IT recharge model.
- Deliver accurate quarterly management recharges and pass‑through cost accounting.
- Work directly with Product, Technology & Project Accounting teams to understand activity and ensure correct capitalisation of major IT investments.
- Support transfer pricing interviews, reporting and process improvements.
Month‑End & Statutory Reporting
- Review EBITDA performance for Group RDEC and IT.
- Own balance sheet controls for the Group Service & IP Company.
- Lead RDEC & IT elements of group and local audits.
- Work closely with EY on statutory accounts and support tax disclosure information.
Continuous Improvement & Cross‑Functional Support
- Partner with Group Tax to prepare transfer pricing documentation.
- Drive process improvement across Holding Companies.
- Handle ad hoc queries from stakeholders across Tax, Treasury, FP&A, M&A, Legal & more.
What you’ll bring
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.
- Experience within an In-House, International GROUP Finance function
- Strong technical accounting skills, with working knowledge in Transfer Pricing
- Strong Finance business partnering, specific experience with Research
What’s in it for you?
At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
A role with real business impact supporting teams across the organisation
Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within Central Functions and beyond
Ongoing learning and development supported by tailored programmes and resources
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, innovation, and continuous improvement
Flexible working with a remote-first working policy
Benefits
Healthcare Cash Plan
Cycle to Work scheme
Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
Discounted staff pet care
Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
