Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Partner Financial
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Up to £80,000 + benefits
- Posted
- 22 Feb 2017
- Closes
- 01 Mar 2017
- Ref
- 220217FCLB0216
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Digital, Marketing / PR, Media / Entertainment
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Partner Financial are currently working with a Global media business who are the market-leader in digital and non-traditional media solutions. Through advances in technology and changes in consumer behaviour, businesses have had to re-evaluate how they reach their customers in a manner that differentiates them from their competitor. My client offers media solutions that deliver genuine value add to clients in new and unique ways.
Due to a number of changes within the finance function, there is now an opportunity for a technically excellent Financial Controller to join the business. Working very closely with the Commercial FD, this is a prime opportunity for someone who is looking to develop from a commercial perspective. The successful candidate will be naturally inquisitive and see the value in talking to the business to ensure finance becomes a value-add, commercial function. There is the opportunity to manage and develop a team of Management Accountants to ensure they achieve their objectives. Ambitious, progressive and career driven, this role will in time offer the opportunity to progress to Finance Director.
Key responsibilities:
- Working very closely with the Commercial FD to ensure robust and detailed budgeting and forecasting of both the P&L and Balance Sheet;
- Full ownership of the Balance Sheet, taking the lead on the design and implementation of new controls and governance processes;
- Managing the audit process for interim and year-end period;
- Identifying financial risks apparent on the Balance Sheet and ensure processes are in place to mitigate risk;
- Managing the completion and submission of global client reporting;
- Managing complex issues regarding intra-company charges to ensure revenue is recognised correctly;
- Providing in-depth analysis of client profitability, highlighting and challenging the business on operating efficiencies;
- Supervising and developing the team of Management Accountants.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A formal finance qualification (ACA or ACCA), with experience working as a Financial Controller in a complex/matrix organisation;
- Extensive Balance Sheet experience with the ability to identify and mitigate risks;
- The ability to drive change and challenge the business;
- A strong technical mind-set with the desire to develop from a commercial perspective;
- Strong staff management experience with the ability to develop and lead;
- Excellent intra-company and FX experience;
- Experience improving processes and controls.
Interested candidates should send their CV to Lisa Bird. I will be contacting candidates with the closest match to the client’s selection criteria within ten days of application to arrange an initial meeting. If you have not heard from me within these timescales, thank you for your interest but please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.