Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- Wales, Swansea
- Salary
- £50000 - £65000 per annum
- Posted
- 16 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 23 Jan 2017
- Ref
- 13775227/001
- Contact
- Daniel Roberts
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Business Services
- Experience Levels
- Manager
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
An exciting opportunity to become the UK Financial Controller, based in Swansea for a global business services organisation.
Client Details
Our Client is a well known global brand in the Business Services sector with a UK head office based in Swansea.
Description
Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders and become the finance support for the business.
Develop and oversee accounting procedures and internal controls
Identify process deficiencies, and develop and implement new procedures as required
Produce management and statutory accounts
Collaborate with International Controller to ensure successful month end closes and corporate reporting timelines are met
Maintain company balance sheet and perform monthly reconciliations
Oversee General Accounting functions, including A/R, A/P, and Payroll
Manage year-end process including preparation of year-end files
Financial analysis, budget variance reviews, and written commentaries on monthly results
Liaise with external partners including the bank and auditors
Participate in special projects and compiles ad-hoc analysis as required
Profile
The ideal candidate has solid accounting experience, strong business acumen and team leadership skills, along with:
5+ years of progressive, full cycle accounting experience
Passion for understanding how financial reporting can assist in driving operational improvements
Strong drive and accountability for results
Excellent interpersonal, management and organizational skills
Strong understanding of local statutory requirements and IFRS
Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
Strategic thinker and aggressive implementer
Exceptional work ethic and attention to detail
Computer literacy requirements: Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point
Job Offer
£50-£65k Basic Salary