We are delighted to announce that SThree is searching for a Global Financial Controller to join the team. This exciting opportunity is based in our Glasgow office, full-time hours on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. Reporting to the Head of Financial Controllership & Reporting, the Global Financial Controller will support in the delivery of high quality financial reporting and analysis for the SThree Group. Will also co-ordinate key financial control processes and support/lead group-related accounting and audit matters. Who will you be working for? SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with dynamic organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets: these are today's unsung heroes who positively shape the future. Now we're helping them shape their own futures. What are the key expectations of this role? Produce Insightful monthly management reporting and analysis for the Group's Income statement, Balance sheet and cash flow. Reviewing financial and operational data, providing insightful commentary and drawing actionable conclusions. Co-ordination and support of the regional Budget/Reforecast processes liaising directly with FP&A and Senior Regional Financial Controllers to ensure successful completion to agreed timelines. Co-ordinate system maintenance including cost centres, reporting hierarchies, G/L accounts and period open/close. Ownership of deliverable items as part or group and local audits Support / Lead specific group related accounting matters, including calculation of Expected Credit Losses (ECL) in line with IFRS 9, ensuring methodologies are consistent, accurate and compliant. Deep dive support analysis, reconciliation and clearance of specific areas across Finance Ops identified as priorities on a project basis. Contribute, as part of the wider team of controllers, to finance transformation. This includes ensuring alignment of both systems, and transition to BAU. Co-ordination of key financial controls across Finance Operations, including balance sheet reconciliations. Periodic review of relevant balance sheet accounts with a focus on agreed key accounts. Report monthly with recommendations and actions to the Head of Financial Controllership & Reporting to ensure a risk free entity. Provide control and challenge on accounting procedures and processes to other areas of the business by actively reviewing operational reports, prime books and other key reports, all with a risk based approach. Support Head of Financial Controllership & Reporting in audit readiness and co-ordination. Ensure all year end and half year reconciliations are provided in accordance to the agreed timetable.Skills, Knowledge & Experience … Extensive knowledge of financial and management reporting essential Deep technical accounting knowledge (IFRS) Advanced MS Excel required, with VBA skills highly desirable Experience with Microsoft D365 and Power BI dashboarding tools is highly desirable Strong project and stakeholder management skillsQualifications CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Accountant or equivalent, or qualified by experienceBenefits for our U.K. teams include: The choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles Bonus linked to company and personal performance Generous 28 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays Annual leave purchase scheme Five days paid Caregiver/Dependent leave per annum Five paid days off per year for volunteering Private health care, discounted dental insurance and health care cash back scheme Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme Access to a range of retail discounts and saving What we stand for We're committed to ensuring that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application please let us know, and we'll be happy to help. What we stand for We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help