Job Reference: 9962
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
CHELTENHAM - HYBRID (3 DAYS AT HOME)£70k to £75k plus GREAT BENEFITS
THE COMPANY:
We're proud to be partnering with a leading Law firm with offices in both the UK & Europe in the search for their next Financial Controller.
Reporting to the CFO while having 5 direct reports,this is a hands-on role will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial accounting, accounts payable (including disbursements/recharges) and cashiering operations of the business.
THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ROLE:
* Review of accountspayable function, with a view to using technology to automate processes and free the team up to perform value added functions.* Redesign the nominal ledger structure.
* Monthly meetings with Budget holders to understand spend, variances against budget, forecasting and exert cost control. Consequently, provide monthly reporting and meaningful insight to the CFO.
* Ensure monthly management accounts are accurate and published within the agreed timescale, alongside supporting meaningful commentary andvariance analysis.
* Oversight of P&L, Balance Sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
* Produce and maintain P&L forecasts month to month.
* Produce weekly and monthly Cash Flow forecasting.
* Main point of contact for the annual audit
*Responsible for continuous review of finance processes within the function, ensuring fit for purpose and making changes as necessary.
* Responsible for robust internal controls within the function, ensure risk of fraud and error are minimised.
* Ensure that all accounting transactions are undertaken in accordance with accounting standards, and the function operates in line with firm policies and best practice business principles.
* Make efficiencies to streamline and improve the quality and deliveryof the work generated by the team.
* Technical point of contact for accounting and VAT queries.
THE PERSON:
* Qualified CCBA with at least 5 years PQE.
* Experienced gained in a leadership role in a professional services environment and ina small to medium sized environment.
* Proven record of successful change management with strong leadership skills and abilityto motivate a team.
* Experience in multi-currency business.
* Highly PC literate with experience of financial modelling, forecasting and analysis.
* Confident with VAT including cross border transactions.
* A flexible and adaptable approach to work, ensuring the business needs are being met.
* Strong management and leadership skills.
* Ability to combine strategic vision with hands on pragmatic delivery.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Financial Controller role via the advertisement for immediate consideration.
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Industry: Accountancy
Salary: £70000 - £75000.00 per annum + Plus benefits
Salary Benefits: Plus benefits
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Finance Manager
Contact Name: Tom Eley
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