Global Organisation seeks a Financial Controller to join the team on a permanent basis. The Financial Controller will be reporting to the Group Finance Director and be part of UK shared services. The finance team is going through a period of change, the Financial Controller will help to set the agenda and drive the team forwards. The role will provide the opportunity to deliver change, whilst working with a new structure within finance, using new accounting software and ensuring BAU for operational continuity.

A genuine interest in the numbers and technical grounding, combined with a commercial appetite are all key features to the success of this role, as well as the ability to truly partner with the MD/FD and operational stakeholders.

The company has recently migrated to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for day-to-day accounting purposes and thus previous knowledge of Dynamics would be advantageous.

• Managing and leading a small finance team
• Preparation of management accounts together with supporting schedules
• Overview and control of the Balance Sheet
• Month end reporting to the immediate business and into the parent
• Managing the forecasting and budgeting processes
• Managing cash flow forecasting
• Managing working capital reporting
• Preparation of statutory financial statements
• Leading on the external annual audit
• Working closely with our tax advisors on all taxation matters
• Ensuring efficient and appropriate management control processes are in place.
• Driving continuous improvement in financial reporting standards, systems, processes, and controls, ensuring adequate policies and procedures
• Developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring financial information is fully utilised and able to support decision making and business growth.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• At least 5 to 10 years’ experience working as a Financial Controller within an SME, ideally in a project-based business.
• At least 5 years’ experience of managing a finance team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central