Job Summary: Trapeze ITS UK, a leading provider of intelligent transport systems, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Financial Controller to lead and optimise our finance team and associated activities for its UK&I and international customer base. Job Description: Job Purpose To partner with and support the General Manager; a commercial role with a focus on high-quality strategic reporting and especially on adding value to the business and impacting results. Key Responsibilities Be a business partner by supporting the General Manager and functional managers to develop clear business plans, priorities and forecasts in line with our specialised KPIs. Providing financial support and monthly reports to functional heads Manage a finance team comprising of a Senior Management Accountant and Assistant Accountant Internal and external reporting including monthly/quarterly/annual group reporting and statutory audit of the annual report Assist project teams to guide their focus onto key performance issues and help them measure their impact and improvement. Review of monthly balance sheet and P&L Provide support to the sales team on tender/bid submission - scenario planning to assess impacts to P&L and key KPIs Lead quarterly forecasts and leveraging our proprietary metrics to ensure high business performance Develop inter-company relationships so that we align budgets and forecasts with other Modaxo business units and prevent missing anything that will affect the business’ budgets Understand Modaxo’s revenue recognition rules and manage the business around them to ensure that budget accuracy and variance is kept under close control Prepare and review financial models and proposals on an ad hoc basis to support the decision-making process across a range of commercial issues Presentation of monthly management reports, KPIs and variance analysis Reconcile, maintain and validate multiple balance sheet account reconciliations using Blackline Develop and improve finance and project systems Calculation of the group bonus Complete €1m checklists for large tender/bids Project champion of implementation of new finance system and be the business super-user on key modules Support internal and external audits and yearly statutory fillings Lead best practices to processes, people and systems to affect revenue, profitability and cashflow, to improve operating efficiency and performance Lead and implement introduction of new systems and processes such as new financial systems, expense management and other reporting systems Additional Activities (shared with other members of finance team): Take on company-wide finance tasks as allocated from time to time Support financial team providing day-to-day assistance as required Ad hoc financial analysis in support of the preparation of management accounts Travel will be required to our international office sites from time to time Personal Specification Knowledge and Skills required: The ideal candidate will be / have: Professionally qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with at least 5 years post qualification experience. Minimum 3 years' experience at Financial Controller level or equivalent seniority. Strong organisational abilities, experience of working to tight deadlines and a hands-on approach to finance. Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, look-up functions and similar is essential for all analysis and reporting duties Deep knowledge of accounting principles, good understanding of financial/management information systems. Technically competent with finance and accounting knowledge and skills. Strong analytical skills and the ability to adapt to and implement change. High level of numeracy (Accounting/Maths/Statistics) and the ability to interpret management information High computer literacy, with particular reference to accounting and management software and their application in a software / project environment. Desirable but not essential Experience with Microsoft Great Plains or NetSuite Previous experience of working within IFRS15 revenue recognition Previous experience of working within a multi-currency reporting environment Key Competencies: Leadership – Strong leadership skills to manage finance teams and collaborate with other departments. Attention to Detail – High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial data and reporting. Communication – Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Problem-Solving – Ability to identify issues and propose effective solutions. Decision-Making – Strong decision-making ability, particularly when interpreting financial data. Adaptability – Comfortable adapting to changing financial regulations, technologies, and business environments including within an international setting. Energy & Pace – Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with proven ability in prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines under pressure. Strategic Thinking – Ability to contribute to the long-term financial strategy of the organization. Team Collaboration – Ability to work cross-functionally and support departments with financial insight within remote and hybrid teams. Worker Type: Regular Number of Openings Available: 0 And a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading Software Company. If you’re interested in this role then click on apply