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As the Financial Controller, your role will involve overseeing all financial and accounting operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial reporting. You will be responsible for managing the finance team, driving budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing strategic insights to support business decision-making. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP / IFRS. - Oversee consolidation and reporting for multiple entities (if applicable). - Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts. - Monitor performance against budget, identify variances, and provide actionable insights. - Support senior management with financial modelling and scenario planning. - Liaise with external auditors and ensure smooth completion of audits. - Maintain compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and company policies. - Oversee risk management and ensure adequate systems and processes are in place. - Manage and mentor the finance team, promoting continuous improvement and professional development. - Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams (operations, HR, commercial). - Partner with senior leadership to guide strategic decisions based on financial analysis. - Evaluate investment opportunities, cost optimization, and cash flow management. - Drive process improvements and implementation of financial systems (e.g., ERP). Qualifications Required: - Qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least 5-7 years post-qualification experience. - Proven experience in financial management and reporting within a UK-based organization. - Strong knowledge of statutory compliance. - Experience in managing audits and liaising with external auditors. - Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills. - Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Xero, Sage 200, Sage 50) and advanced Excel skills. - Commercial acumen with the ability to influence key business decisions. In addition to the above, the company prefers candidates with experience in a multinational or outsourcing environment, exposure to both UK and international tax and reporting frameworks, and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with global teams. As the Financial Controller, your role will involve overseeing all financial and accounting operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial reporting. You will be responsible for managing the finance team, driving budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing strategic insights to support business decision-making. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP / IFRS. - Oversee consolidation and reporting for multiple entities (if applicable). - Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts. - Monitor performance against budget, identify variances, and provide actionable insights. - Support senior management with financial modelling and scenario planning. - Liaise with external auditors and ensure smooth completion of audits. - Maintain compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and company policies. - Oversee risk management and ensure adequate systems and processes are in place. - Manage and mentor the finance team, promoting continuous improvement and professional development. - Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams (operations, HR, commercial). - Partner with senior leadership to guide strategic decisions based on financial analysis. - Evaluate investment opportunities, cost optimization, and cash flow management. - Drive process improvements and implementation of financial systems (e.g., ERP). Qualifications Required: - Qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least 5-7 years post-qualification experience. - Proven experience in financial management and reporting within a UK-based organization. - Strong knowledge of statutory compliance. - Experience in managing audits and liaising with external auditors. - Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills. - Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Xero, Sage 200, Sage 50) and advanced Excel skills. - Commercial acumen with the ability to influence key business decisions. In addition to the above, the company prefers candidates with experience in a multinational or outsourcing environment, exposure to both UK and international tax and reporting frameworks, and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with global teams.
