Interim Group Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Dartmouth Partners
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- £500-£600 a day
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2019
- Closes
- 18 Jun 2019
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- IT/ Telecoms
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
An Interim Group Financial Controller is required for a well-established PE backed telecoms business that is currently going through a positive transformation. Reporting into the CFO, the business requires an Interim Group Financial Controller for a minimum period of 6 months to be the main point of contact for all day to day finance matters with a strong bias towards ad hoc project work.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Managing the day to day finances within the business.
- Manage transformation projects as well a range of ad hoc projects.
- Prepare and publish monthly management accounts with commentary.
- Coordinate the year end process including preparation of consolidated financial statements and group audit.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Preparation and analysis of cash flow forecasting.
- Preparation and analysis of detailed cost reporting to key internal departmental heads.
- Monthly review of management accounts ensuring all variances are investigated, highlighting possible business risk scenarios, opportunities and proactively focusing on the impact these have on the business and the forecast.
- Monthly review of payroll and retail commissions prior to CFO approval
- Prepare and evaluate key performance indicators assessing implications to the business and strategic goals.
- Be key contact for all external stakeholders, including auditors, bankers, payroll agency and shareholders.
A successful candidate will have:
- Recognised accountancy qualification.
- Strong educational background.
- Relevant industry background or very similar experience.
- Experience of managing a team.
- Excellent communication skills to both financial and non-financial individuals.
- Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
In addition, candidates will have high levels of emotional intelligence, strong attention to detail and the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders with the organisation.