Financial Controller
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Job Summary
Alpha CRC is a dynamic translation and language services group with a turnover of 25m operating across multiple geographies and serving a diverse client base. With several businesses under our umbrella and offices in key global markets we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality culturally nuanced language solutions. As we continue to scale were seeking a commercially astute Financial Controller to lead our finance operations and support strategic decision-making.
The Financial Controller will oversee all aspects of financial management including corporate accounting regulatory and financial reporting budget and forecasts preparation and development of internal control policies and procedures. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial integrity across the group and supporting the leadership team with actionable insights. This position is based in our Cambridge office where there is a small finance team with 2 other individuals reporting into this post holder.
Tasks
Financial Management & Reporting
Lead the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements across all group entities.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting to senior leadership including variance analysis and commentary on performance drivers.
Develop and maintain group-wide accounting policies in line with UK GAAP/IFRS and ensure consistent application.
Oversee intercompany reconciliations and transfer pricing arrangements.
Ensuring the sales and purchase ledger are maintained correct and up to date.
Ensuring all the bank accounts are reconciled and the subsidiary and branch accounting is accurate.
Reconciliation of control accounts such as Salary PAYE and VAT.
Cash Flow & Treasury
Monitor group cash flow and working capital ensuring optimal liquidity across entities.
Implement cash management strategies including FX risk mitigation and hedging where appropriate.
Compliance Tax & Audit
Ensure full compliance with statutory tax and regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions.
Coordinate with external auditors for year-end audits and manage audit readiness throughout the year.
Oversee VAT corporation tax and transfer pricing compliance working with external advisors as needed.
Controls & Procedures
Design and implement robust internal controls across finance and operational processes.
Maintain and update financial policies and procedures manuals.
Systems & Process Improvement
Lead finance system upgrades or ERP implementations to improve reporting and automation.
Identify and implement process efficiencies across AP AR payroll and month-end close.
Champion data integrity and consistency across finance platforms.
Team Leadership & Development
Manage and mentor a geographically dispersed finance team.
Set clear objectives provide regular feedback and support professional development.
Requirements
Qualified accountant (ACA ACCA CIMA) with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience
Proven experience in a multi-entity international SME or mid-sized group
Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen
Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Prior experience in professional services or language/translation industry is a plus
Experience of audit and/or audit processes would be beneficial
Benefits
A competitive salary: c. 55000 pa depending on experience
A collaborative multicultural work environment
Opportunities for career progression within a growing group
Flexible working arrangements
Pension scheme via NEST
Regular team events
To apply please send your CV with a letter of motivation
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Sage
- Regulatory Reporting
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Budgeting
- ERP Systems
- Financial Management
About Company
Alpha has been at the forefront of the translation, localization and now globalisation industries since 1987, and is a global localization provider.
