Job Description
Financial Controller
K3 Capital Group is a leading PE backed Advisory and Professional Services group consisting of 20 businesses operating across the UK and in several international regions. An exciting new opportunity has become available for a 12 month maternity cover within the Group Finance Department, this position would suit a driven, ambitious and enthusiastic individual.
Joining as a Divisional Financial Controller you will report to the Group Finance Director and you will oversee and be involved in all financial matters, including:
* Financial & management accounting
* Board pack production
* MI and KPI Reporting
* System, control and process improvements,
* One off project work including potential ERP move.
As a PE backed organization K3 Capital Group is highly acquisitive and has ambitious growth plans over the next few years. We need a strong individual capable of managing a growing team, handling reporting requirements and developing and improving systems and processes.
The Role:
* Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations of certain subsidiaries of the group
* Ensuring the businesses maintain a strong financial control environment
* Leading and developing the finance team
* Oversight of the preparation of monthly management accounts (P&L, BS, CF vs budget + key KPIs)
* Oversight of monthly BS controls and reconciliations
* Lead preparation of monthly board packs
* Working with the FP&A team to understand variances to budget and flag where there are overspend
* Business partnering with MDs and work with them to improve reporting (additional dimensions etc)
* Leading preparation of 13 week cashflow forecasting on a weekly basis
* Leading preparation of weekly and monthly report to the PE house
* Leading year end audit and statutory accounts production
* Constant review of financial processes and system to ensure continuous improvement and efficiency
* Oversea the preparation of the Quarterly VAT returns & assist with other tax processes (in depth tax knowledge is not a requirement)
* Line management responsibilities
* Provide ad hoc support to the CFO and Group FD
The Person:
* Accountancy Qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) - Minimum 4 years post qualification experience
* Industry experience is essential
* Positive, can-do attitude with an enthusiastic and energetic approach to work
* Experience of improving processes to make them more efficient and better controlled
* Confident management skills and ability to manage a small team
* Confidence to challenge the status quo and suggest improvements
* PE Experience would be advantageous