Financial Controller

We are looking to recruit an experienced Group Financial Controller; the successful candidate is expected to be a strong number two within quite a large and complex finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in a career in international development finance.

Responsibilities

• This role will oversee the core finance function, covering AP, AR, group reporting, tax and treasury functions.
• Lead on month-end management accounts and group reporting
• Lead in the preparation of the annual budget
• Managing cash and cashflow, including cashflow forecasting.
• Preparation of statutory accounts for the UK, and reviewing statutory accounts produced in overseas country offices, ensuring that these are legally compliant.
• Lead in the annual audit for the UK  and country offices.
• Work with the senior leadership on driving improvements within the organisational processes, controls and systems.
• Managerial responsibilities for a number of direct and indirect reports.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant with experience of working in an international group finance function, and covering management accounting & reporting, financial accounting and audit. Experience of this within an international development organisation is preferred, not essential.  
• Dynamic individual, with experience of driving improvements with a group finance function.
• Strong business partnering and influencing skills.
• Strong IT and systems skills, including advanced MSExcel. Familiarity with using MSDynamics is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience in managing a team, and building a strong team culture.

This role offers hybrid working with the successful individual expected to be in the office 2 days/week; more time in the office might be required during busier periods. This role is only open to candidates based in the UK, and with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.