FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Short DescriptionOur client has an exciting opportunity for an Financial Controller to join the team.
ullet PointsACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience.
elevant business knowledge and experience in a similar role.
Full Job DescriptionThis position is based in Milton Keynes and successful applicant must be able to commute to the offices 2 – 3 times per week, or more if necessary for the business.
inancial ControllerThe main responsibilities of the Financial Controller are managing all finance and accounting operations, ensuring resources are allocated accordingly, reporting deadlines are achieved, and assisting in month-end reporting along with reviewing and approving journals, payments, and invoices.
ssisting with internal and external audit reviews and being part of the Operational Managers team as the Accounts representative.
eporting to the Finance Director.£% bonus- + company car scheme + excellent benefits including medical insurance, pension & more!18-month fixed term contract with further permanent career opportunities in view.
hat you will do.
versee the Financial Accounts and Accounting Services teams.
anage and provide support and guidance Responsible for overseeing client transactions in Britain and Ireland, finance and accounting operations.
ead, motivate, and develop the Financial Accounts and Accounting Services team.
nsuring all colleagues have defined responsibilities, departmental and individual goals, and annual appraisals.
rovide leadership and guidance to optimise the financial reporting both internally (HQ reporting) and externally (Statutory Accounts).
rovide leadership and guidance to the accounting services team to drive out efficiencies in the bank, AP & AR processes, ensuring the service delivery to the business is maintained.
ork collaboratively across functions to improve and ensure efficient business processes.
ontribute to the company's financial strategy and decision-making process.
ssist the Finance Director in preparing and presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.
dditional ad hoc duties as required by the Finance Director.
Internal And External Financial Reporting Lead, & coordinate the month-end and year-end close process, liaising and building relationships with head office colleagues.
uide and support the team ensuring month-end reporting requirements and deadlines to Head Office are adhered to.
aintain and monitor the month-end timetable ensuring any delays are understood and support is provided to ensure deadlines are not impacted.
nsure all daily banking deadlines are achieved.
omplete allocated month-end tasks in the agreed timeframe.
eview and approve journals raised by the team.
eview figures before submission.
ork with the Senior Business Controller to support the commentary to the business, Head Office, and region.
espond timely to Head Office on any reporting queries and where possible pre-empt queries that may be raised.
upport the production of the statutory reporting requirements of the businesses by; allocating resources, agreeing on timelines with the external auditors, and delivering before the deadlines.
Maintain the Financial Reporting Systems Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting through monthly balance sheet reconciliations and reviews.
Ensuring issues are investigated and addressed quickly to maintain the integrity of the accounts.
eview and approve the daily payments when needed.
dvise, develop, and document processes for the accounting policies and transactions application, to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
eview proposed business change documents and highlight any potential impact on the Finance department’s procedures and processes.
Supporting the Project Accountant to make recommendations to develop the change most effectively and efficiently.
acilitate an effective working relationship between the Finance department and the functional area(s) initiating the project(s).
Audit Process.
nternal and external audits Lead & coordinate the internal and external financial quarterly audits, ensuring all areas of review are assigned owners and actioned timely to ensure the successful close of the audit within the agreed deadlines.
Taxation.
eview and approve Manage and ensure compliance with local government reporting requirements, tax filings, and deadlines.
versee the submission of tax payments and returns within applicable tax laws, requirements, and deadlines (e.
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Corporation Tax, VAT, excise tax, withholding tax).
What you will need.
ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
roven leadership skills and experience.
roven working experience as a Financial Controller.
+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience.
elevant business knowledge and experience in a similar role.
xperience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
xperience with creating and reporting financial statements and external audits.
emonstrate expertise in Excel and finance system D365.
ffective written/verbal communication skills.
emonstrate a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
trong interpersonal and communication skillsEfficient, organised and proactive.
luent in English.
General CompetenciesBusiness perspective.
sing an understanding of business issues, processes, and outcomes to enhance business performance.
ompliance procedures and systems.
nderstanding the importance of compliance within the finance industry.
ustomer understanding.
emonstrates understanding of customers (internal and external), their commercial offerings, industry, business, motivational drivers, and needs.
Understands how Our client can contribute to the optimization of customer profitability.
nformation gathering and processing.
ocating and collecting data from appropriate sources and analysing it to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarize the information.
eadership skills.
emonstrate leadership skills to support and guide the teamManaging People.
anaging others to ensure their work contributes to organisational goals.
Developing individuals, building teams, resolving conflicts, and applying workplace policies.
anaging resources.
lanning, allocating, and mobilizing resources (human, physical, information, and financial resources) to achieve organizational goals.
roblem-solving skills and tight deadlines.
xceptional numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
eporting requirements.
emonstrate an understanding of external reporting requirements.
ystems.
emonstrate an understanding of financial reporting systems, Excel, and Microsoft Word.
ommunication.
istening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
Strong interpersonal skills.
onfident in working remotely and dealing with challenging situations.
e able to work independently and proactively with limited supervision.
Ensuring a high degree of accuracy on time.
nsuring accountability.
olding yourself and others to high standards of accountability and creating an infrastructure and transparent culture that supports and measures personal and organizational responsibility and accountability.
xemplifying integrity.
reating others fairly, honestly, and respectfully, furthering the integrity of the organization and its relationships of trust with the broader community.
nspiring Others.
nergising and inspiring others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in followers.
eading Change.
ecognising the need for change, being open to new ideas and methods, and championing transformational change within the organization and beyond.
esult orientated.
emonstrates the effort, willingness, and ambition to achieve results.
Meets objectives and responds proactively to avoid disappointing results.
eam player.
ust be a team player who communicates well and is on hand to help and support the team when needed.
hinking Strategically.
eeing and synthesizing different sides of an issue, examining the full range of options and outcomes, and building intellectual frameworks to guide analysis and action.