Job Description

The Financial Controller will be responsible for the preparation of financial reporting and implementation of internal controls within the UK business. They will have strong relationships with all the key stakeholders, and ensure that timely and accurate management reporting is available to key decision makers and that well controlled and efficient transaction processing is in place. They will be a business partner for the brands based in the UK, helping with commercial decision support. This role will be reporting directly to the Regional FD and be part of the broader UK management team. They will manage a team within the UK. We anticipate this assignment to last for 3-6 months and there is the opportunity of a permanent role for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Monthly management reporting delivered accurately and on time
• Effective and efficient accounts receivable and payable processes
• Business partnering for our brands
• People management of Finance team
• Support preparation of monthly results and commentary to Group Finance on a timely basis
• Work with commercial business teams in preparation of quarterly reforecasts
• Work with commercial business teams preparation of annual budget and three year plan
• Management and tracking of internal controls in place across record to report process
• Effective and efficient intercompany transaction process in place across geographies and brands for accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Efficient and timely intercompany transactions, reconciled on a monthly basis
• Look for opportunities for process and control improvement particularly regarding the use of technology and automation
• Work with UK auditors to deliver timely resolution of queries and a smooth audit process
• Support preparation of tax computations and filings, working with Group tax accountant,
• Monitor and manage indirect tax compliance
• Work with UK management teams to support commercial forecasts and budgets
• Assist with preparation of financial support for assessment of investment and business change project, including return on investment metrics in place
• People management of UK Finance team
• Part of the UK management team

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified Accountant
• Preferably 5 years’ post qualification experience
• A team player who is hands on and pragmatic with good people management skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with a track record of process improvement
• Effective communication and influencing skills, with an ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
• Experience of working within ERP systems, preferably Oracle Netsuite
• Strong Excel skills including pivots, vlookups, sumifs etc.
• Experience of working in a multi-national listed company operating in a fast paced environment