Job Description

The Head of Financial Control will be a trusted senior manager in the organization, collaborating with various global committees, in charge of 6+ entities and securing data confidentiality.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Ensure strong financial controls and procedures are in place and operate effectively
• Ensure debtors and creditors procedures are adequate and followed, with prompt action on any error
• Ensure accurate accounting of sales, purchases, inventory, treasury, capital expenditure, and pension
• Oversee preparation of VAT returns and Transfer prices accuracy – UK, Ireland, other export markets
• Oversee and coordinate month end closing process
• Review Ageing reports for Debtors and Creditors
• Review, produce and oversee payroll journals
• Preparation and review of the month end inventory reconciliation
• Manage and review weekly and monthly bank reporting and reconciliations
• Payment validation
• Participation in cash flow forecasting
• Modernization of cash management and reporting tools
• Preparation of year end audit file and liaising with the company’s auditors
• Completion of financial requirements within the agreed timetable
• Management of 3 Senior Accountants and 1 Senior Payroll Manager offering training, coaching and support
• Driving transformation, improvements, and automation

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep knowledge of finance processes and a key vision for excellence, evolving along with IFRS standards
• Qualified Accountant certificate or equivalent will be required
• Strong management experience in multicultural environment will be a plus
• An experienced senior finance professional who can work independently and can critically evaluate finance processes and systems to deliver improvements
• Deep knowledge of financial systems, most importantly SAP and AX D365, POS systems, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint. Management systems TM1 will be a +
• Strong financial modelling skills as well as business and data analysis skills
• You have a positive, collaborative, and engaging approach to working with colleagues
• Ability to multi-task, use own initiative and work autonomously when required.
• Flexible with good time management and excellent communication skills including the confidence and ability to communicate effectively with senior management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to connect with partners in local markets, regions and at global level
• Excellent analytical and planning skills.