Financial Controller
Financial Controller
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Job Description
Job Description
Financial Controller
Full Time / Permanent
Location:
- Basildon Essex
OR
- London St James (with frequent weekly 2 days travel to Basildon Essex)
Salary: 85k 100k (Negotiable depending on experience) Bonus Share options Pension 25 days annual leave bank holidays
The Opportunity:
Our client is seeking a seasoned finance professional with a passion for leadership and a proven ability to drive financial excellence. They are looking for a dynamic Finance Controller to join their team reporting directly to the Finance Director. In this pivotal role the successful candidate will play a key part in the companys financial operations ensuring financial health regulatory compliance and strategic success within the investment industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Finance team ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Oversee the monthend close process and prepare management accounts.
- Optimise processes and controls focusing on automation and efficiency.
- Maintain and enhance a robust financial control environment.
- Manage Accounts Receivable and Payable teams for efficient transaction processing.
- Ensure compliance with FCA regulations CRS/FATCA reporting VAT filing and R&D tax credits.
- Provide mentorship and leadership to your team fostering growth and development.
- Collaborate with Operations to improve process efficiency.
- Liaise with auditors and external advisors for annual reports accounts and tax computations.
- Manage staff payroll and oversee cost management for business safeguarding.
- Oversee cash flow management and reporting.
- Support the transition to a unified general ledger/ERP system.
- Uphold financial policies and ensure process adherence.
About You:
- Experienced Leader: You have a track record of leading finance teams with strong organisational and time management skills.
- Problem Solver: You thrive in fastpaced environments and are comfortable handling multiple projects.
- Innovative: Youre not afraid to challenge the status quo and innovate processes.
- DetailOriented: Accuracy is your hallmark with strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Communicator: Open transparent and excellent at communication you build trust and lead with integrity.
- Proactive: You take initiative prioritize effectively and work well under tight deadlines.
- Team Player: Collaborative by nature you set high standards and strive to excel.
Experience & Knowledge:
- Background in financial services (banking investment management insurance).
- Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP.
- Extensive experience with Sage including analysis codes integrations and automation.
- Advanced MS Excel skills (SQL Python or VBA is a plus).
- Experience in general ledger migration including project management mapping and reconciliations.
Qualifications:
- Qualified accountant (ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent)
If youre ready to take the next step in your finance career and make a significant impact in a growing organisation wed love to hear from you. Apply today!
Employment Type
Full-Time
