Interim Financial Controller – 6-month contract

Our client is an international consulting group with 6 offices globally.  Due to growth and a planned systems upgrade there is a need for an experienced Group Financial Controller (newly created role) to support the CFO and oversee the finance function and day to day operations.  Key responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• To lead and develop the Finance function (4 in the team)
• Support the production of Management Accounts, Balance Sheet, EBITDA, Cash flow and key metrics (and consolidated)
• To ensure that appropriate financial systems and internal controls are maintained across the group
• To oversee all activities carried out by the financial accounting team
• Support budgeting and project analysis
• Compliance with all tax requirements, such as PAYE, VAT, Corporation Tax, R&D Tax.
• Oversee timely annual audit, statutory account, consolidated accounts and tax computation preparation and submission, including liaison with the auditors.

Experience

• You will be a qualified accountant – with prior experience as a controller
• High EQ and able to work independently, as well as oversee a busy finance function
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident and well organised, with a focus on delivery
• Ideally experience in a professional services company
• Strong IT skills
• Sage experience would be an advantage

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