Finance Controller

Our client a fully listed UK PLC with group turnover of £450m are looking for a Finance Controller to work as a member of the Service Delivery Senior Team, the role is to lead the Finance agenda and provide accurate, timely and relevant financial information which will facilitate achievement of business goals and targets and to manage the finance department effectively and efficiently.

Overview

• Business partner to the, CE COO, Technology senior team and Change Director
• Preparation and co-ordination of all financial reporting for Technology and Change P&Ls, including monthly management accounts to include insightful P&L and balance sheet analysis
• Play lead role in defining and implementing the cost structure, time recording and system set up
• Report weekly and monthly P&L forecast & KPI's into the Divisional FD and FC, as well as to Group Finance including commentary to explain variances against budget/forecast and prior week
• Maintain Integrity and accuracy of financial ledgers
• Preparation of annual budgets and subsequent monthly reforecasting
• Main contact point for External and Internal audit
• Review and sign off of VAT returns, Intra Stat declarations and EC Sales Listings
• Manage and develop accounting team, and oversee and manage relationship with Finance Shared Service Centre
• Manage and forecast working capital at a local level
• Introduce and ensure adherence with Group internal controls
• Liaising with Group finance to ensure alignment with group objectives and reporting
• Manage and track Capex spend and benefits
• Develop key business initiatives to drive efficiencies and profits at the site

Requirements:

• Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5 years post qualified experience
• Knowledge and experience of working in a service and technology led business - Advantageous not essential
• Manufacturing experience would be advantageous but not essential
• Strong technical and management accounting experience
• Commercially focused with a high level of business acumen, as well as the ability to digest and interpret large amounts of financial information
• Strong influencing skills, ability to build and manage relationships both within local operations but also with Divisional Executive team
• The ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels, across multiple areas of specialism
• Excellent communication, analytical and presentation skills
• Experience of change management would be an advantage
• Able to lead across the business and develop team
• Advanced excel skills

WHMSYORKS REF: 16893293