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Interim Financial Controller / Head of Shared Service Centre

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, Kent, Beckenham
Salary
£500 - £600 per day
Closing date
Jun 27, 2019

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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

As Interim Financial Controller you will be responsible for overseeing the Accounts Payable and Bank Reconciliations functions. You will also take a lead role in the continuing systems implementation.

Client Details

Leading business that operates across the UK and Europe.

Description

Initially for 12 months, this role will involve the following responsibilities:

  • Strong financial management ensuring the efficient, accurate and timely processing and recording of transactions whilst maintaining a high level of financial control and governance.
  • Have ultimate responsibility for accurate Shared Service Centre (SCC) accounting records and the provision financial reports.
  • Ensure that an excellent service is provided through quality output e.g. accurate and timely processing of invoices in accordance with SLA's.
  • Comply with corporate timetables and policies.
  • Ensure the ongoing system developments is done according to best practice, and in doing so captures and delivers on requirements and controls, whilst optimising efficiency and information.
  • Ensure that there are appropriate financials controls in place and procedures developed to periodically check operations. Responsible for implementing audit actions in a timely manner.
  • Maintain process workflows, procedures and MI for all areas under SSC responsibility.
  • Lead the integration of new acquisitions/disposals into/out of the SSC efficiently and effectively
  • Optimise and develop systems and processes to improve efficiency and information
  • Support the implementation of any financial systems
  • Ensure training takes place for users; challenge processes to eliminate non-value adding tasks
  • Work with colleagues to ensure that errors are corrected at source and processes amended as required, eliminating rather than correcting errors.
  • Lead, develop and inspire a high-quality Finance Team.

Profile

My client is looking for someone with the following experience:

  • Experienced shared services leader - someone that is able to demonstrate a track record of successfully shaping and implementing end to end processes
  • Experience of designing, implementing and operating robust financial controls
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills
  • Experience of working with AP Bank Reconciliations and Bank Postings

To be considered for this role you MUST be a Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) and be able to start at short notice.

Job Offer

Up to £600 per day dependent on experience

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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