Our client, is currently seeking a Senior Financial Controller to join their Finance Operations Centre of Excellence team. This permanent position involves overseeing the management account process for UK-based corporate functions, cash reporting and forecasting, management of the UK payroll accounting team, and various UK-led Accounts Payable initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overall responsibility for the preparation of management accounts for UK-based Corporate Services functions, including 40 cost centres with a cost base over $76m
- Liaising with the Montreal-based corporate FP&A team and overseeing monthly Accounts Payable reconciliation
- Supporting multiple budget holders on finance matters
- Maintaining robust financial controls, including reviewing balance sheet reconciliations using the BlackLine reconciliation tool
- Managing the UK-based Payroll Accounting team responsible for monthly payroll reconciliations and costing to the UK businesses
- Reviewing weekly cash reports and monthly cashflow forecasts
- Assisting with UK-led Accounts Payable initiatives, such as the expansion of purchase order usage in the UK business
- Managing and developing UK staff, and participating in ad hoc projects
- Communicating with non-financial staff to ensure compliance with Group systems, procedures and policies
Job Requirements:
Technical and Professional Experience:
- Qualified in a recognised professional accountancy qualification
- Extensive management account experience
- Good working knowledge of payroll accounting and Accounts Payable functions
- People management experience
Behavioural:
- Sound analytical skills
- Strong people management skills
- Customer awareness
- Organised and able to work in a structured way
- Ability to communicate and influence at all levels
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work to deadlines
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are an experienced financial professional looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's esteemed team.
