Vitae Financial Recruitment
Location
London | United Kingdom
Job description
Financial Controller, West London (Hybrid working)
90– 105kpa plus benefits including bonus
Our client, a instantly recognisable brand name with a global presence, are looking to bring on board a technically strong Financial Controller. This position is responsible for overseeing the accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable activities necessary to produce accurate and timely financial statements and maintain a strong control environment. This includes ownership of all internal and external financial reporting requirements. This position is integral to building a world–class Finance team to support the growing and complex global business with excellent growth and development opportunities.
Key Job Dimensions & Scope of Role
Key role within Finance leadership
Has 9 direct reports (and 3 indirect reports) covering accounting, accounts payable and account receivable
Ownership of the monthly reporting cycle and cash flow management
Responsible for maintaining and developing UK control environment
Accountable for annual statutory reporting
Summary of Key Responsibilities
Ownership of the monthly reporting process, coordinating the preparation of monthly management accounts for leadership, while ensuring all monthly controls are performed and adding commercial insight.
Responsible for maintaining and developing the control environment. This will include implementation of EMEA driven controls, including SOX controls, and identifying and implementing control requirements specific to the UK business.
Accountable for annual statutory reporting process including preparation of the accounts and managing relationship with the auditor.
Responsible for effective cash flow management and optimising working capital deployment.
Indirect oversight of the EMEA Accounts Payable And Account Receivables teams, coaching the UK Manager's to drive process improvements and strengthen controls whilst managing credit risk.
Support the UK business with an understanding and interpretation of relevant accounting standards and practices.
Develop a high performing team with a growth mindset, supporting the team's professional development and career progression.
Project team member for key strategic projects, providing accounting and commercial insight.
Identifies risks and opportunities across the business, creating and developing solutions.
The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and have demonstrable experience of financial controls. Good knowledge of IFRS is needed as is experience in preparing UK statutory accounts for an operating entity. You will have a growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and strong general system skills.
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Salary
£90k - £105k per annum
