Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- BigChange Ltd
- Location
- Can be based in Leeds or Remotely in the UK
- Salary
- £Competitive salary
- Posted
- 18 Oct 2021
- Closes
- 15 Nov 2021
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Technology
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
BigChange is a leading SaaS mobile workforce management technology company. We provide all-in-one mobile workforce and job management software. In February 2021, BigChange raised over £75m from Great Hill Partners, a US-based private equity firm.
With strong backing and ambitious plans, we are now looking for an experienced finance professional to join us on the next stage of our journey.
Financial Controller
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Controller will take responsibility for Financial Reporting, Statutory Accounts, Board Reporting, Treasury, Balance Sheet Control and Cash Forecasting. You will develop a strong Financial Control framework and culture of continuous improvement to ensure compliance with all regulatory authorities well as ad project work as required by the CFO
Key Responsibilities include:
- Plan and lead the year end Statutory group audits
- Develop a robust treasury and cash management function
- Ensuring the Group maintains a strong financial control environment by developing and implementing new financial processes and improvements
- Leading and coaching the finance team of 3, to ensure the team understands the company vision and objectives and is committed to delivering these, operating within an OKR framework
- VAT reporting
- Review of all balance sheet accounts
- Ensure completion of monthly payroll processing, including payroll returns, P11Ds and submitting PSA returns to HMRC
- Complete monthly pension submissions
- Preparation of annual R&D Tax Credit claims
- Complete Share based reporting returns
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors and other services (in both the UK and France) to ensure compliance with all regulations
- Work closely with the commercial finance team to support budgeting and forecasting processes
- Integration of any future acquisitions
- Ad hoc project work – such as integration of our French entity and supporting with the selection and implementation of a new ERP system (we currently operate Sage Line 50)
You will be an ACA / ACCA qualified accountant, with 5+ years PQE in a similar role. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work independently to tight deadlines. You must be self-sufficient and proactive in the continual advancement of your knowledge. With a strong and collaborative leadership style, you will be able to demonstrate how you have guided and mentored teams to deliver strong results.
Although not a pre-requisite, we would be particularly interested to hear from individuals with the following experience:
- Have worked for businesses under private equity ownership
- Fluent French speaker
- Knowledge of French GAAP
- Experience with Transfer Pricing
If this Financial Controller role looks right for you, please apply now for consideration for the position.