A brilliant Financial Controller opportunity with an International business based in Merseyside. Reporting to the FD, you will oversee the day-to-day financial responsibility for the business and drive operational improvement and efficiency, managing a team of 30+, including 5 direct reports.
Key responsibilities:
- Responsible for the transactional and management accounting finance teams. Working alongside the FD in driving efficient and effective processing and providing a solid control environment.
- Management and oversight of the cash, billing, accounts payable and credit control functions both in the UK and overseas.
- Review and optimise all processes so that processing times are minimised, and accuracy is guaranteed.
- Own the financial control environment and, through liaison with the Financial Compliance team, ensure that all applicable regulations are complied with.
- Own the management and financial reporting processes maintaining accuracy and transparency in all account balances.
- Effectively manage and lead the team.
- Report on financial performance and focus on key issues/topics.
- Provide insight and analysis into key aspects of performance, to highlight issues and drive improved behaviours.
- Take responsibility for financial information and its output.
- Manage cashflow on a daily basis.
- Own the forecasts and 3 year plans for P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow.
- Own the treasury function which consists of numerous bank accounts.
- Lead central budget process including salary reviews and bonus setting.
- Through liaison with the wider Finance team and embedded business group support, ensure day to day operational activities progress smoothly.
Essential skills and experience:
- Experienced and Qualified Accountant – ACA, CIMA or ACCA
- Experience in process change and system implementation
- Experience of automating processes
- Strong management skills - know how to get the best out of people
- Management reporting – significant development experience of management information and KPIs
- Management accounting – strong technical competence, familiarity and experience of KPIs
- Financial reporting – strong technical understanding and application of applicable accounting standards
- Team player / winner – demonstrable partnering skills
- Bottom line focus – sharp focus on improving bottom line results
- Advanced Excel skills
- Communicator / influencer – proven experience of working alongside / influencing key management, respected by colleagues in current and or previous roles
- Demonstrable understanding of business and business objectives
- Confident and competent presentation and report writing skills
Desirable:
- Worked with international subsidiaries
- Strong knowledge of VAT rules
This is an outstanding opportunity with a business that prides itself on its culture and offers excellent benefits and flexibility. To discuss further, please apply now for immediate consideration.