Financial Controller

Elevation Senior Finance are currently working with a listed key healthcare service provider in Leeds that as a result of internal progression are looking for a UKI Financial Controller. This is a true number two finance role in the Business. You will work closely with the Finance Director and executive team and will be the primary Accounting lead for the UK, Ireland and planned transition of their International business. This is a rare and unique opportunity to join a market leader in their specialist field at a time of significant change and business growth.

Duties & Responsibilities will include:

-Full responsibility for month end close and consolidation for UK and Ireland business entities Delivering close by BD6, including continuous improvement to drive the team towards a BD5 close by the end of the year. Review and submission of US monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packages
-Journal entry expected during month end close, on complex and sensitive areas
-Full responsibility for and oversight of the group audit and the annual statutory accounts processes, managing all aspects of the audits, including planning audit timing, agreeing deadlines with the US, organising the team to the delivery of information, production of workpapers and final statutory accounts. Statutory accounts to be filed within tight deadlines from year end following new US rules
-VAT and Corporation tax responsibilities including review and timely submission. Liaising with tax advisors proactively on potential issues affecting the business
-Help with preparation of key Balance Sheet reconciliations and their review to US deadlines, including the support and training other staff when needed. Full responsibility for Balance Sheet deadlines and managing the online reconciliation system
-Liaising with US Corporate team on all Accounting questions, and monthly Balance Sheet reviews by Legal Entity to be performed
-Provision of accounting guidance and assistance on a wide variety of ad hoc queries, inclusive of complex and critical areas of accounting such as impairment testing, hedge accounting etc. Responsible for implementation of and adherence to US Accounting Policies
-Full responsibility for SOX within Finance, including dealing with Internal Auditors testing, resolving findings, mentoring finance and non-finance team on how to resolve their issues and improve SOX controls
-Analysis and maintenance of all US GAAP adjustments
-Provision of accounting advice and financial due diligence on both corporate transactions and commercial deals, e. acquisitions, disposals, investments
-Proactively implement and lead change across all areas of responsibility
-Ultimate oversight of company secretarial duties, national statistics, VAT returns, etc. within the team, and timely filing of reports with the authorities
-Liaising directly with US Corporate teams on a multitude of Accounting projects, including new Lease Standard, Revenue Recognition, Segregation of Duties, Journal Entry, Delegation of Authority, Risk Matrix reviews
-Responsibility for Finance oversight of the PO system, including manage change process, audit trail, chart of account, authority levels and rules
-Involvement in ERP implementation decisions, particularly chart of accounts decisions, legal entity structure, accruals and journals
-Advise on all accounting implications for proposed M&A activities within the business
-Oversee Company secretarial responsibilities

Experience:

-ACA Qualified
-Experience of working in multinational and preferably with a US ultimate parent
-Experience of managing and developing a team
-Detailed understanding of US GAAP and local UK GAAP, must have overseen statutory preparation
-Experience of multi-country accounting responsibility. Experience of consolidating multi country ownership will be a plus
-Must be organised, efficient, keen to learn and enthusiastic, striving to improve processes and encourage positive change across the business.
-Looks for better ways of doing things, and proactively takes ownership to see things through, working independently from the FD to achieve and implement change
-Excellent IT skills with Advanced Excel (basic formulas, pivots tables, "if" statements, lookups as a minimum) and Access/Query skills
-Excellent communication skills and ability to present clearly and concisely to a small audience
-Analytical thinking and attention to detail
-Excellent time-management and organisational skills with ability to prioritise competing deadlines
-Flexible and open to change, able to cope with a fast moving and rapidly changing business
-Drive and enthusiasm with the desire to develop within the organisation, as wells as developing and mentoring other team members
-Detailed and methodical attitude towards problem resolution to ensure accurate reconciliations are performed


Elevation Accountancy & Finance is a specialist division of Elevation Recruitment focusing on the recruitment of talented Accountancy and Finance professionals across all levels, from Ledger Clerks through to Financial Directors in Yorkshire and surrounding regions. If you match the specified criteria and are interested in discussing the position in more detail, we would love to hear from you.

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