Job Description
Financial Controller
Location: Central London (hybrid working available)
Salary: negotiable
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to join Kentro Capital, a key and valued part of Brown & Brown UK.
Job Summary:
To work closely with the Head of Finance & Group Financial Controller to manage the Financial Reporting, Treasury, Tax, and Financial Operations (Insurance Accounts and Accounts Payable); ensuring efficient and effective day-to-day operational and financial management, of specified group entities.
Principal Duties / Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting:
* The production of the monthly management accounts and balance sheets.
* Forecasting and budgeting profit & loss and balance sheets.
* The financial year-end process including the preparation of financial statements.
* Assist in running the annual external audit process and various internal health checks and help ensure that recommended improvements and actions are implemented in a timely manner.
* Responsible for continuous improvement of financial controls.
* Ensure all relevant FCA requirements are met.
* Review of CSA Sox controls monthly.
Tax:
* Help to execute tax planning opportunities to minimise tax payable by the Group.
* Assist the Group VAT return and payment process.
* Support the broader business in all tax related affairs.
Financial Operations:
* Key contact between the business units and the Finance team.
* Attend Exec, Board, & ad hoc meetings with the business as required.
* Ensures timely coding of all invoices, ensuring appropriate controls are in place and adhered to.
* Continuous improvement of all Financial Operations processes.
* Continual reporting and escalation of process to the business in order to ensure compliance with finance policies
* Refer any matter beyond the level of an individual’s experience or authority to their line manager
Required Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, Experience:
Qualifications:
* Qualified Accountant with 5+ years PQE, trained within a large audit firm and possesses excellent technical skills, with a strong understanding of the insurance industry
Skills:
* The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a wide range of stakeholders.
* Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
* Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
* Good communication skills.
For more information please apply online or contact Dan Hurley.