Interim Fc - London, United Kingdom - Trace Recruit Ltd

Trace Recruit Ltd

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

3-5 Month Interim FC
Remote working

- £500/day Umbrella Company
The role

A rapidly growing fintech that is transforming private capital markets is looking for an interim Financial Controller to join them, reporting to the CFO.

What you'll do

Lead the accounting and finance function.
Supporting the CFO in identifying solutions to build out the critical components of the finance function e.g. FP&A, MI and KPI reporting, strengthening the control environment, research and selection of tech solutions providers, monthly reporting, and automation
Preparation of annual reports and accounts as well as monthly management accounts and weekly cash flow forecasts
Be a critical part of the financial forecasting and scenario planning process
Managing and delivering on the financial element of regulatory reporting commitments, including client money management and CASS procedures
Identifying and proactively resolving key accounting issues as and when they arise
Contributing to our culture of continuous improvement
Collaboration with other team members and stakeholders

What you'll bring

Proven experience of building sales engines and scaling up sales teams
ACA / ACCA or CIMA, preferably Big 4 qualified
At least 7 years postqualified experience in a varied line finance role, from either a financial services start up, capital markets, or banking environment
Core technical accounting and commercially focussed budget management skills. IFRS and UK GAAP knowledge. Where no UK GAAP knowledge, ability to do the appropriate research to arrive at correct conclusions
Experience in establishing new processes and procedures in very short timeframes and clear track record of simplifying existing processes.
Exposure to finance transformation projects (in a larger financial institution) or finance function build out (in a startup) is a plus
Autonomous and can take the initiative to respond to changing situations and priorities with a high sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
A passion for the detail excellent planning, organisation and timemanagement skills

- strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders