Tenzing Search are recruiting for a Group Financial Controller, to be based in Greater London. There will be two requirements because the client needs some immediate Interim support, but longer term will be recruiting the role on a Permanent basis. Our client is a leading technology business, they operate across several countries and manage multiple entities. This role reports directly into the Finance Director, as well as liaising with other C-Suite stakeholders in the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing all accounting functions for the business.
- Coordinating and managing the budgeting process, annually and as required.
- Managing the forecasting process across all stakeholders.
- Preparation of monthly financial statements and other financial reports to identify results and trends for the business.
- Responsible for the group financial reporting, advising on accounting standards and regulations.
- Support the Finance Director with setting and implementing business wide strategic initiatives.
- Responsible for the group consolidation across 5 entities.
- Support the board with presentations and information as required.
- Develop and maintain internal controls and policies.
- Support with Tax and VAT returns as required.
- Liaise with external auditors and manage the audit process.
- Ongoing transformation and streamlining of business operations and accounting systems.
- Coordinate the cash flow and debt collection across the teams internally.
- Previous management of a team is essential, to provide ongoing support around appraisals and career development for individual team members.
Required Skills and experience
- Ideally the successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
- The candidate must have eligibility to work in the UK.
- The candidate must be able to work in the office on a Hybrid basis.
- The candidate must be able to work in Greater London.
- If applying for the Interim position, then the candidate must be able to start immediately.
- Strong communication and leadership traits.
- Must have previously managed staff before.
- Must have previously held a Group Financial Controller role.
Key information
Compensation banding – £100,000 – £130,000 + benefits or £450 – £550 a day Interim.
Interim – minimum of 3 months and starting immediately.
