Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Stott and May
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- £65,000 - £75,000 base plus benefits
- Posted
- 19 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 26 Jan 2017
- Ref
- AJOKK4535
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Technology
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A high growth, entrepreneurial US Tech business are looking to recruit a Financial Controller to grow out the EMEA region in the London HQ. Having established a strong presence within the US, the business has a clear vision and strategy to scale to a billion revenue globally.
This is a high profile and challenging role that’s far from traditional reporting – you’ll help shape the direction of the organisation, outside of their widely recognised American hub. As your insight takes the business to new and exciting places, your career will follow.
You will be a key member of the finance team, responsible for managing the non US accounting operations. You will play an integral part in supporting the business with its aggressive growth plans over the coming years.
Key aspects of the role will include:
- Lead worldwide financial close (outside of revenue operations)
- Responsible for operational and accounting of sales commissions
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive implementation of the solutions.
- Manage and enhance the internal controls over accounting processes and systems
- Assist in the development and implementation of global accounting policies, procedures and company-wide initiatives
- Instrumental in building out the finance team and managing them to ensure that work is completed in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies and deadlines
The ideal profile will be a Big 4 trained accountant with 2 years’ experience in industry. The successful candidate must be bright, commercially astute and hungry to succeed in a fast paced, high growth entrepreneurial business.
An ambitious and confident candidate will exceed in this dynamic, rapidly expanding company. Your role will evolve dramatically within year one, from a hands on role on day one, to a more strategic and operationally focused role after 6 months. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is keen to make an impact within an evolving business that has embarked on significant period of change.