Financial Controller - London, United Kingdom - Wade Macdonald

Wade Macdonald

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Financial Controller - Central London (Hybrid) - £70,000 - £80,000 + bonus

My client are a very successful business within a large and well known international parent company, and they are looking to appoint a Financial Controller to support the entities Head of Finance.

The successful person will be responsible for controlling the financial accounts and providing key financial data to management and key stakeholders.

This will include forecasting, budgeting, month-end accounts, new product introductions, and audit activities.

The Financial Controller with have line management responsibility of 3 to start, and grow the team and role to a higher number in line with business growth.

The Financial Controller will:

Assist the Head of Finance in preparing financial reporting, P&L and reviewing variances for business unit management
Interpret and present financial analysis in a persuasive format, providing insights and recommendations to key stakeholders to inform and influence decisions
Act as a financial business partner for key stakeholders within the SLT and external investors
Manage yearend accounting and control processes to meet statutory requirements
Oversee the preparation of monthly accounts, budgets and forecasts in a timely and accurate manner
Produce performance indicator reports and analysis, as well as adhoc reports and investigations, as required by management
Prepares and submits monthly cash flow forecasts and budgets for the business unit
Liaise with and manages external auditors
Appraise financial risk to inform decisions
Appraise investment proposals associated with new products and capital expenditure
Manage a team to develop their skills, conduct regular performance reviews and provide guidance to ensure objectives are met and procedures
Fully Qualified Accountant (e.g., ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5 years' experience is desirable (QBE also considered)
Working knowledge of accounting principles and management accounts processes
Strong understanding of Excel and experience working on SAP
Strong communication skills with an ability to build positive relationships at all levels
Demonstrated leadership skills and a clear vision for team development
Line Management Experience

**Financial Controller - Central London (Hybrid) - £70,000 - £80,000 + bonus