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Financial Controller

Employer
Simply 360 Search Ltd
Location
Central London, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 19, 2019

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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
The Agency My client, a Global digital marketing specialist who is storming ahead with their growth plans is looking for an experienced Financial Controller, It's an exciting time to be joining this company as their business growth is sprouting off in new directions and the senior management team are continually looking to further expand on their growth plans and services they offer. Working closely with the Finance Director to support various commercial financial initiatives. This role assumes management responsibility for the London based Agency Services Finance team and will be key to the development of the Finance function, driving insightful analysis to support decision making and strategic choices. The opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a fast growing and rapidly changing organisation. Working closely with the Finance Director to support various commercial financial initiatives. This role assumes management responsibility for the London based Agency Services Finance team and will be key to the development of the Finance function, driving insightful analysis to support decision making and strategic choices. Responsible for coordinating management reports and setting reporting requirements, you will also review current practices, make recommendations for significant improvement and drive these into implementation. This includes working with their European and regional finance teams in delivering streamlined, timely and insightful management information, strengthening financial controls across the business and ensuring a strong compliance culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to make a difference in a growing team and business, support the agencies international success and develop a career in a fast paced organisation where no one day is the same Qualifications & Requirements Qualified Accountant with circa 3 years PQE with experience of working in a marketing/ media related business An experienced people manager with the ability to nurture and develop talent. Technically strong, with a background in implementing and streamlining Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders. Strategic planning and analytical abilities. Proactive with keeping up to date with IFRS and statutory requirements Produce accurate and high-quality consolidated reports and presentations to deadline; including both routine and ad hoc reporting for review. Perform financial analysis; including Key Performance Indicators and ad-hoc analysis to support decision making. Identify, and drive to implementation, improvements to the management information, financial systems and decision-making practices across the business. Implementation of new ERP systems. Lead Balance Sheet review, reconciliation process and accruals ensuring best practice. Cash flow forecasting, budgetary control and FX Hedging. Oversee billings, credit control and credit insurance. Coordination and management of annual audit with external auditors. Meet statutory preparation and filing deadlines, ensuring the company correctly complies with all taxation legislations, including employment taxes, VAT, and Corporation Tax. Managing relationships and information requests from external authorities, mostly HMRC. Integrating new business acquisitions into the ideal reporting structure. Development of the finance team whilst ensuring strong succession paths. A few of the benefits In exchange for your contribution to their award-winning company, this agency makes sure they provide you with a competitive base salary of Circa £85,000K per annum and a host of benefits.

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