SThree are delighted to announce that we’re looking for a talented Financial Controller to join our team! The Financial Controller will be responsible for producing high quality financial and management information for the region and provide high quality leadership and management skills.
SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets: Actively manage the monthly accounts close for your region
Produce insightful monthly management variance reports for both Income statement and Balance sheet
Lead finance contact for all regional specific accounting matters
Produce Insightful monthly management variance reports for both Income statement and Balance sheet, reviewing financial data to draw conclusions and provide insightful commentary.
Periodic review of regional entities balance sheet accounts with a focus on agreed key accounts. Report monthly with recommendations and actions to the Head of Management Accounts and AP to ensure a risk-free entity.
Actively manage the monthly accounts close for your region adhering to the agreed monthly close timetable. This includes management accounting journals, monthly assessment of provisions and reconciling payrolls
Management
Actively manage the monthly accounts close for your region adhering to the agreed monthly close timetable. This includes management accounting journals, monthly assessment of provisions and reconciling payrolls
Ownership of the regional cost Budget/Reforecast process for your region liaising directly with the local finance business partner, Head of Group FP&A and Head of Management Accounts to ensure successful completion.
Lead finance contact for all accounting matters in your region ensuring all items are dealt with accordingly in accordance with local accounting legislation whilst understanding the impact to Group.
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.
Ownership of local deliverable items as part of group and local audits working with the External Reporting team to ensure all audit requirements are met
Draft, as required, local audit papers with guidance from the External Reporting team.
Ensure all year end and half year reconciliations including required payroll information are provided in accordance to the agreed timetable.
CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Accountant or equivalent, or qualified by experience
Extensive knowledge of financial and management reporting
Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to communicate financial matters to non-technical experts
Strong analytical skills with previous experience required in creating and writing commentary for management
Strong command over MS Excel (Advanced) is desirable
Project leading skills and people management will be important
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/Dependant leave per annum
Five paid days off per year for volunteering `
Private healthcare, discounted dental insurance and health care cashback scheme
Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme
Access to a range of retail discounts and saving
Hybrid working policy, in line with our function-specific guidelines
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.