Financial Controller

Want to be part of a company that helps in enriching peoples lives through music… then this Financial Controller (FC) Role based in High Wycombe, Bucks is for you

The Financial Controller will be responsible for the preparation of financial reporting and implementation of internal controls within the UK business. They will have strong relationships with all the key stakeholders, and ensure that timely and accurate management reporting is available to key decision makers and that well controlled and efficient transaction processing is in place.

They will be a business partner for the brands based in the UK, helping with commercial decision support.

This role will be reporting directly to the Regional FD and be part of the broader UK management team. They will manage a small team within the UK. The ideal candidate will have listed company experience gained in an international group.

Essential functions and major responsibilities of the Financial Controller (FC):

• Monthly management reporting delivered accurately and on time
• Effective and efficient accounts receivable and payable processes
• Business partnering for The companies brands
• People management of UK Finance team
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Management Reporting:

• Preparation of monthly financial reports for the Boards/Management teams, including oversight of ledger reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments and variance analysis
• Support preparation of monthly results and commentary to Group Finance on a timely basis
• Work with commercial business teams in preparation of quarterly reforecasts
• Work with commercial business teams preparation of annual budget and three year plan
• Management and tracking of internal controls in place across record to report process

Finance Transaction Processing

• Effective and efficient intercompany transaction process in place across geographies and brands for accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Efficient and timely intercompany transactions, reconciled on a monthly basis
• Look for opportunities for process and control improvement particularly regarding the use of technology and automation

Statutory and Tax compliance

• Work with UK auditors to deliver timely resolution of queries and a smooth audit process
• Support preparation of tax computations and filings, working with Group tax accountant,
• Monitor and manage indirect tax compliance

Business Partnering

• Work with UK management teams to support commercial forecasts and budgets
• Assist with preparation of financial support for assessment of investment and business change project, including return on investment metrics in place

People Management

• People management of UK Finance team
• Part of the UK management team

The ideal FC candidate will be a Qualified Accountant with experience of working in a multi national listed company operating in a fast paced environment, experience of Oracle Netsuite would be desirable and in return will receive a salary between £70k-£80k. Hybrid Working Arrangements : 2-3 days per week in the High Wycombe office

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