A highly experienced and skilled Financial Controller with experience in all aspects of financial reporting and auditing. Has a proven track record of managing and developing a team of finance professionals and delivering on strategic goals. Significant practice and industry experience covering a wide range of sectors. Experience with UK GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS. Proficient in production and review of both statutory and management accounts. Experienced in systems implementation, working with internal stakeholders to establish requirements and ensure successful changeover. A clear and logical communicator with the ability to establish strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
Exposure includes:
- Proficient in production and review of both statutory and management accounts
- Successful implementation of Concur expense reporting system and roll out for UK and Ireland employees
- Implementation of Oracle PeopleSoft ERP systems in two subsidiary companies following acquisition to enable consolidation into group reporting system
- Responsible for delivery of annual SOX audit
- Manage Accounts Receivable function, ensuring credit risk is responsibly managed for new and existing customers
- Manage Accounts Payable function ensuring timely payment of suppliers and
- managing vendor relationships
- Manage travel and expenses function, ensuring compliance to company policy
- Review and approve payroll payments and headcount reporting to parent company
- Responsibility for treasury reporting including monthly cash flow forecast, ensuring adequate cash is maintained and distributed back to parent company
- Monthly review of UK indirect cost centres and variance analysis
- Review month end reporting file and all balance sheet reconciliations of accounts and ensure timely follow up of open items
- Review of FP&A team plans against budget and delivery and preparation of budget presentation
Implemented monthly KPI and improvements tracker to track the performance and success of the finance team - Mentored, managed, and developed 8 team members ranging from AAT to fully qualified accountants
System exposure: Peoplesoft Financials, QTC (Oracle), Hyperion Financial Management, Concur, Power BI, Qlikview, SAP, Cognos, Sage line 50, QuickBooks, Viztopia, Sage Payroll, Alphatax, Caseware, advanced Excel
Qualifications: FCCA
Notice period: Immediately available
Candidate ref: 122163
To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:
Sam Morgan – 01932 901900