Group Finance Manager / Controller

Company Background:

We are recruiting for the UK & European Division of a large and well-established US owned organisation with worldwide operations. They operate in a niche sector market providing technical and data driven solutions to a diverse client base including both private and public sector entities. They are expanding turnover and profit due to their market leading technology and top-quality people.

The Role:

Managing a small team, you will lead the month end close process and reporting requirements for multiple European entities. In addition, there will be a major emphasis on business improvement projects covering processes and systems enhancements. We are seeking an experienced Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) professional with a proven track record who will provide the necessary financial reporting, compliance and support whilst making improvements to financial procedures and controls. This is a key and newly created position with an important role to play in the management and development of junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end close process for agreed areas of responsibility, supported by the finance team, in accordance with agreed timetables
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly. Address any issues arising from the balance sheet reconciliations and clear within the following month
• Reconciliation of the monthly sales (including unbilled revenue) to ensure ERP System agrees with the Monthly Sales Summary
• Prepare appropriate month-end accruals and prepayments with supporting information
• Ensure all FX postings are made in month
• All bank accounts are fully reconciled on a weekly basis and prepare a regular cashflow forecast for all accounts in all entities
• Manage cash flow to ensure funds are always available to meeting requirements, working with Corporate Treasury to minimize FX risks
• Support the audit planning process to ensure all deliverables are provided within the agreed timescales working closely with Shared Services
• Ensuring each business within the Group meets all its statutory and financial compliance obligations
• Assist with all data requests for information in respect to audit and statutory compliance purposes
• Lead, manage and develop a small but highly professional team

Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) with post qualification experience
• Strong technical financial and balance sheet accounting knowledge
• Relevant experience within a similar role
• Good communication and team management skills
• The ability to work efficiently whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage your workload working within a fast-paced business
• Staff management experience
• International exposure to a complex business, preferably US based

£60,000 - £75,000 + Benefits