About The Role
We are looking for a Senior Financial Controller to be part of our Divisional Finance Team in the UK.
What will you be doing?
The MGroup Telecoms Division have an exciting new position within Divisional Finance at a time of significant business growth and change. As Divisional Senior Financial Controller you will play a key role in managing the financial controls and processes across the Telecom Division as well as ongoing review of risks within Financial Reporting, supporting the integrity and assurance of Division-wide Balance Sheets. You will work with a range of stakeholders across 4 operating entities in the Telecom Division, and also other key teams within the Central Group structure, giving this role excellent exposure across the MGroup finance community.
As Divisional Senior Financial Controller you will be an excellent communicator with proven data analytics skills and attention to detail to succinctly record and report. You will also be a developing leader and influencer, willing to drive change and progress improvement across the varied and fast paced Telecom Division whilst aligning to the policies and principles of MGroup Services. You will be able and willing to deputise for the Divisional Head of Reporting and Control.
What will your key responsibilities be?
1. Lead on Balance Sheet Reconciliations (utilising ARCS reconciliation software)
2. Utilise Power BI dashboards and support business finance teams to resolve and clear balances (AP on Hold, Unposted bank transactions, Unapplied Receipts, Aged Trade Debtors, Aged or Debit Trade Creditors/ GRNI)
3. Lead on VAT reporting
4. Lead on Cashflow consolidation and variance analysis
5. Payroll Report Reviews
6. Lead on Year End Reporting (including Stat Packs)
7. Support Group Tax team with Tax Analysis, incl. Corporation Tax & RDEC
8. Lead on Intercompany relationships, loans, recharges & reconciliations
9. Maintain Fixed and intangible asset register (including monthly postings for depreciation/ amortisation and impairment review)
10. Maintain Finance Lease schedules and associated postings
11. Lead on Fraud Risk Assessments
12. Lead on Month End Reporting into Group Control Team
13. Support budget/ forecasting/ business planning activities from a cashflow/ balance sheet perspective
14. Maintain and assure Financial delegation and controls
15. Review & test key financial controls, assessing their effectiveness to mitigate risk
16. Identify potential internal control weaknesses or risks before working with stakeholders to design and implement more robust financial processes and controls, updating division-level guidance or making wider recommendations where relevant
17. Lead on Internal/ External Audit (including preparation of technical papers)
18. Primary liaison with Group teams (Financial Shared Service Centre, Financial Reporting & Control, Supply Chain Control, Procurement, Treasury & Tax Teams)
19. Support Divisional/ Group Finance Projects (including testing and development of Oracle enhancements)
20. Management of three direct reports
What competencies are we looking for?
1. VAT
2. FRS102
3. Accounting Principles/ Concepts
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
5. Experience of presenting information to management
6. Ability to work with a range of senior stakeholders to influence improvements
7. Leadership/ Management skills
8. Strong computer skills (Microsoft teams, excel, outlook, word, powerpoint)
9. Confident in process review/ testing
10. Uses own initiative to proactively resolve issues
11. Self-motivated and takes ownership
12. Well organised with good time management, able to manage multiple priorities
13. Team player with flexible 'can-do' attitude
14. GCSE English and Maths
15. Qualified Accountant (ACA/ ACCA or equivalent) with a strong technical background.
16. Management experience
17. Competent financial professional with 3+ years experience
18. Knowledge of CIS and Domestic Reverse Charge (VAT)
19. Oracle experience
20. Experience in utility services/ construction industry
21. Audit experience in a top or mid-tier firm would be an advantage
About The Company
Why choose us?
We promise development and reward opportunities for those who have the passion, enthusiasm and work ethic to harness them. Our benefits include:
1. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
2. 4% matched pension scheme
3. 2 x salary life assurance
4. Access to our staff discount portal
5. Health Cash Plan
6. Cycle to Work scheme
7. Employee assistance programme
8. Recruitment referral scheme
9. Payroll giving
10. Enhanced Family Leave
Inclusiveness
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme we welcome applications from individuals who consider themselves as having a disability or long-term health condition. Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to aid your application and recruitment process.
As a gold award holder under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we are interested to hear from candidates who are currently serving in the military who may wish to transition to a civilian job. We also welcome applications from Reservists, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers, ex-forces personnel and military spouses/partners. #J-18808-Ljbffr