Group Financial Controller - London, United Kingdom - Kuba

Description

Interim Group Financial Controller - FTC

The Interim Group Financial Controller serves as a temporary senior financial leader, providing expertise and guidance within the organisation.

This role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring continuity in financial reporting, and contributing to financial decision-making. The Interim Group Financial Controller is responsible for maintaining financial stability, supporting the organisation's goals.
Kuba is in the transport sector and we are a technology provider that enables Ticketing-as-a-Service (TaaS). We believe that efficient public transport is key to delivering positive, sustainable change.
Experience in managing and motivating a finance team.
Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.


Financial Oversight:
Assume overall responsibility for the day to day financial management and reporting functions of the organisation.
Provide leadership and direction to the group and local finance teams, ensuring the continued delivery of accurate and timely financial information

Financial Planning and Analysis:
Work closely with senior management to contribute to the development and execution of financial strategies and plans.
Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and modelling to support decision-making and maintain financial stability.

Lead the interim budgeting process and collaborate with department heads to establish financial targets.
Monitor and update forecasts to reflect changes in business conditions and maintain financial control.


Financial Reporting:

Ensure the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, adhering to accounting standards.

Provide financial reports to senior management and other stakeholders as needed.
Assess and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets during the interim period.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and implement adjustments to financial policies as necessary.
Oversee interim cash flow management, including working capital monitoring and coordination of banking activities.


Risk Management:

Identify and address financial risks during the interim period, proposing strategies for risk mitigation within the organisation's risk tolerance.

Manage and support the finance team during the interim period, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Audit and

Statutory Filling Coordination:

Coordinate group audit and financial statement preparation working with external auditors to ensure a smooth and timely process and ensure local audits and statutory filings are completed timely.

Ensure compliance with local tax requirements, working closely with external tax advisors and group tax department.

The Management Accountant must be resourceful, have strong personal motivational skills, be a relationship builder with excellent communications skills, incorporate an involved approach with the determination to succeed and have the aptitude to react quickly to given situations.

The capacity to interact at all levels with the willingness to be flexible is essential to success in this role.

Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, regulations, and reporting standards.

Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role, such as Financial Controller or Director of Finance, with a track record of success in interim positions.

ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified.