Financial Controller

Technical Financial Controller role managing a team of 3. The role will focus on improving the quality and timeliness of reporting in-line with Group standards, as well as managing the Audit and ad-hoc requests from Group.

Client Details

Wholesale & distribution business with a very healthy EBITDA. The business plans to grow in European markets.

Description

• Responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts pack to Group timetable
• Prepare the statutory financial statements for the existing 6 entities of the Group within the timescales laid out by the Board.
• Interpretation and application of IFRS, including the effect of new and amended statements
• Review of intangibles and investment valuations
• Production of the statutory financial statements
• Management of the audit process to ensure delivery in time and delivering value for money
• Reporting to the Audit Committee on findings during the audit and progress
• Manage on-time delivery of all tax reporting for the legal entities and registered branches in the Group, including annual tax returns, VAT, R&D claims etc.
• Ensure the accounting systems, processes and controls are appropriate for the Group and are functioning as required; taking action to correct if not
• Cash management and treasury, including forecasting, in a multi-currency environment
• Bank account set up and management across all territories.
• Provide team with objectives to drive business delivery. Coach the team for improved performance, providing guidance and support, identifying development and job training needs.
• Build strong relationships with senior management and other internal customers, challenging decisions where possible and supporting them with decision making through detailed and robust analysis.

Profile

-ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

-Strong Financial Accounting experience

-Experience within or advising fast-pace international or multi-entity environments

-Up to date knowledge of IFRS

-Experience of maintaining, developing and enhancing financial controls & processes

-Have excellent communications skills required to manage relationships spanning the Board, Auditors and a range of internal stakeholders

-Have highly developed analytical skills, be numerate and IT literate (Excel/ERP), with advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Job Offer

£65,000-£70,000 basic
Bonus
Private healthcare (can include family)
Pension- 6% employer contribution
Hybrid working- 3 days on site, 2 days home working