Job Description
Our client, is currently seeking a Senior Financial Controller to join their Finance Operations Centre of Excellence team. This permanent position involves overseeing the management account process for UK-based corporate functions, cash reporting and forecasting, management of the UK payroll accounting team, and various UK-led Accounts Payable initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Overall responsibility for the preparation of management accounts for UK-based Corporate Services functions, including 40 cost centres with a cost base over $76m
* Liaising with the Montreal-based corporate FP&A team and overseeing monthly Accounts Payable reconciliation
* Supporting multiple budget holders on finance matters
* Maintaining robust financial controls, including reviewing balance sheet reconciliations using the BlackLine reconciliation tool
* Managing the UK-based Payroll Accounting team responsible for monthly payroll reconciliations and costing to the UK businesses
* Reviewing weekly cash reports and monthly cashflow forecasts
* Assisting with UK-led Accounts Payable initiatives, such as the expansion of purchase order usage in the UK business
* Managing and developing UK staff, and participating in ad hoc projects
* Communicating with non-financial staff to ensure compliance with Group systems, procedures and policies
Job Requirements:
Technical and Professional Experience:
* Qualified in a recognised professional accountancy qualification
* Extensive management account experience
* Good working knowledge of payroll accounting and Accounts Payable functions
* People management experience
Behavioural:
* Sound analytical skills
* Strong people management skills
* Customer awareness
* Organised and able to work in a structured way
* Ability to communicate and influence at all levels
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Ability to work to deadlines
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team
* Professional development and career progression opportunities
* Comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are an experienced financial professional looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's esteemed team.