City of London (flexible hybrid WFH 3-4 days)
Posted 10 months ago
Essential: Financial Reporting & Finance Ops leadership + Financial Services (adv.)
Location: City of London, flexible hybrid WFH 3-4 days
Pear Talent is representing a market leading global Financial Services consulting business who have an excellent senior leadership opportunity for a Financial Controller reporting to the CFO. You’ll lead a small team in London with ownership of the full breadth of financial reporting, FP&A, business performance management and Finance operations. You’ll benefit from regular interaction with Exec stakeholders, attend and present to the Board, as well as business partner across international operations.
Responsibilities:
Lead the production of annual reports for senior management to identify results, trends and financial forecasts, including projected financial statements, risk management reporting and monthly P&L commentary. Prepare business plans and annual budgets for presentation to the Board. Lead the production of management information and board reports, with presentation to the Board, Committee and other stakeholders. Oversee delivery of statutory financial statements and tax returns for submission to the appropriate regulator/authority. Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures and comply with accounting related statutory laws and regulations. Lead all accounting operations, ensuring all financial transactions (incl. GL, sales transactions, payroll, expenses etc.) are accurately reported. Lead the relationship with external auditors, tax advisors, banking institutions, contractors and other finance related service providers. Own the development, continuous review, improvement and maintenance of the company’s financial systems and controls. Provide management and training, including continuous professional development to Finance staff located in London. Oversee the treasury and cash management of entities, including oversight of the regulatory capital positions and cash flow requirements. Support the Chief Financial Officer by managing special and ad-hoc projects and process improvements as required. Required experience:
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent). Experience of working within a medium-size privately-held company an advantage. Previous team management experience (essential). Experience of working with an international parent company and subsidiary boards. Experience of Sage 300 an advantage. Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
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Lead the production of annual reports for senior management to identify results, trends and financial forecasts, including projected financial statements, risk management reporting and monthly P&L commentary. Prepare business plans and annual budgets for presentation to the Board. Lead the production of management information and board reports, with presentation to the Board, Committee and other stakeholders. Oversee delivery of statutory financial statements and tax returns for submission to the appropriate regulator/authority. Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures and comply with accounting related statutory laws and regulations. Lead all accounting operations, ensuring all financial transactions (incl. GL, sales transactions, payroll, expenses etc.) are accurately reported. Lead the relationship with external auditors, tax advisors, banking institutions, contractors and other finance related service providers. Own the development, continuous review, improvement and maintenance of the company’s financial systems and controls. Provide management and training, including continuous professional development to Finance staff located in London. Oversee the treasury and cash management of entities, including oversight of the regulatory capital positions and cash flow requirements. Support the Chief Financial Officer by managing special and ad-hoc projects and process improvements as required. Required experience:
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent). Experience of working within a medium-size privately-held company an advantage. Previous team management experience (essential). Experience of working with an international parent company and subsidiary boards. Experience of Sage 300 an advantage. Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
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