The Role
Internal Financial Control
• Review and assess financial controls in the business
• Work with Finance team to redesign processes and controls for best practice
• Create a monthly controls system to ensure all financial controls are reviewed and corrective actions taken
• Lead External Audit and Internal Audits
Financial Shared Services
• Work with team to ensure a smooth transition of General Accounting to the Financial Shared Services Centre
• Put in place controls to ensure the FSSC’s work is accurate, timely and consistent.
• Train staff on systems to manage control accounts and financial reporting
Financial Control
• Cash Management
• Pension Accounting
• Taxation
• Oversee Payroll
• Intercompany
• IFRS 16 Reporting
• Co-ordinate Month End Reporting
Budgeting and Forecasting
• Co-ordinate monthly forecasting
• Co-ordinate annual Budget
Business Partnering
• As part of the Senior Finance Team, take an active part in shaping the future direction of the team and the business
The Person
EXPERIENCE
• Qualified Accountant
• A minimum of 3 years practical experience in an audit or finance management role
• Experience in continuous improvement projects would be desirable but not essential
ATTITUDE
• Organised and logically minded
• Inquisitive: seeks proof rather than accepting figures
• A thirst for knowledge
• Friendly but persistent
• Patience and resolve to build a solid platform of controls to their blueprint
• Ambition to be a Financial Controller or Finance Director
QUALITY OF WORK
• Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail, thoroughness and a methodical and logical approach to work
• Works at a pace that matches the requirements of this fast moving business and recognises the importance of meeting deadlines
