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Company Description
UNLEASH is a dynamic and innovative media and event company known for creating unforgettable B2B experiences. With a track record of delivering high-impact events, we connect businesses, foster innovation, and drive industry growth.
Headquartered in London, UK, with operations across Europe and the United States, our Portfolio of Conferences & Exhibitions, and media includes:
UNLEASH WORLD (PARIS) – The Most Influential HR Event in the World showcases the next wave of breakthrough technologies and the global innovators shaping the future of work.
UNLEASH AMERICA (LAS VEGAS) - The International Festival of HR is where the world's HR Leaders come to do business and discover inspirational stories and know-how that change the way organisations think about HR and innovation.
UNLEASH.ai is the go-to place for HR and breakthrough technologies that shape the future of work. UNLEASH is the essential source of news, analysis and market trends that inspire and empower organisational leaders worldwide.
Ultimately, UNLEASH provides a platform to share ideas that work, network and do business.
Our Mission
To be the world’s most loved and influential HR community and marketplace.
Our Vision
Together, we shape the future of work, so people live better lives today.
Our Purpose
Ignite possibilities.
Job Description
About the role
The Financial Controller works closely with the Finance Team and reports to the CFO. This role is responsible for managing financial performance reporting, month-end close activities, close collaboration with the sales team, and verifying financial transactions to ensure accuracy, effective reporting, and compliance. Additionally, the Financial Controller will lead the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions to enhance finance processes.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to control the reporting of the 5 entities, provide internal financial reports including preparation of budgets, forecasts, and monthly closing. In today's rapidly evolving world, digital and technology play a pivotal role in driving innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage across all industries. The transformative power of digital solutions and technological advancements has reshaped the way businesses operate, enhancing connectivity, streamlining processes, and unlocking new opportunities for growth and development. All decisions should drive the integration of AI technologies to improve financial operations.
Key Accountabilities
* Budgeting and Forecasting: Coordinate the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, and report any variances.
* Internal Controls: Develop and maintain robust internal control policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of financial operations.
* Cash Flow Management: Oversee cash flow management, including monitoring cash balances, managing debt, and ensuring liquidity.
* Compliance and Regulatory Obligations: Ensure all financial activities comply with statutory laws and financial regulations.
* Audit Management: Assist in the annual external audit process and prepare statutory financial statements.
* Financial Strategy Support: Support the CFO and senior leadership in developing and implementing financial strategies.
* Team Development: Assist the finance team with training and development.
* Process Improvement: Streamline and improve accounting operations and financial systems.
* Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the company's financial health.
* Drive AI Development in Finance Processes.
Responsibilities
* Manage all of UNLEASH’s internal financial performance reporting for the management and CEO at weekly/monthly frequency, ensuring 100% data quality and timeliness for both standard and ad-hoc reporting.
* Control commission calculation for Sales Team.
* Month-end close with the Chief Accountant, revenue recognition, Event P&L, and Cashflow.
* Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, and report variances.
* Lead the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions to enhance financial processes, including automation of reporting, predictive analytics, and anomaly detection.
* Set up new systems together with the Chief Accountant.
* Keep up to date and comply with financial policies and regulations.
* Proactively cooperate with other departments to integrate AI solutions into finance processes.
Qualifications
* AAT qualification or University or college degree in Finance / Economics.
* ACCA/ACA/CIMA.
* Minimum 2 years of experience in financial reporting and controlling.
* Strong Excel skills (functions, formulas, and Pivot are a must).
* Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills.
* High level of precision.
* Good stakeholder management and communication skills, ability to work in a team.
* Ability to deliver under pressure with strict deadlines.
* Enthusiastic and hard-working person who wants career progression and the chance to move up within our business.
* Experience with Business Central and SalesForce is an advantage.
* Ambitious and hungry to be successful.
* Experience with AI technologies and their application in finance processes is highly desirable.
Additional Information
Why Join UNLEASH?
* Be the voice of a category-defining brand in the future of work, HR, and technology.
* Own the global PR & comms strategy with direct impact at the C-suite level.
* Work in a fast-paced, media and events-driven environment, where no two days are the same.
* Join a high-growth, remote-first company, working with some of the biggest names in business and HR.
What We Offer In Return
* Private Medical Insurance: We’ve got your health covered.
* Additional Annual Leave Days: 25 days holiday a year; which increase under a length of service program.
* Up to 3 Volunteer Days Annually: Support causes you care about while giving back to society.
* Embrace flexibility in how and where you work.
* Access to World-Class Influencers: Collaborate with pioneers and leaders shaping the global HR landscape.
* Paid Sick Leave: Your wellbeing matters.
* Compassionate Leave: Up to 10 days off if you lose a loved one.
* Enhanced Maternity Pay: 6 months of enhanced maternity leave support.
* Life Assurance Scheme: Providing financial peace of mind with 4x your annual salary.
* Employee Referral Scheme: Help grow the team and earn rewards.
* Long Service Award: Celebrate your dedication and commitment.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role.
Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UNLEASH, we're committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are a global community, and we believe our unique qualities should be celebrated as they are critical to our innovation. It's essential to us that you bring your authentic self to work every single day, no matter your age, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, or otherwise. Inclusion isn't just an initiative at UNLEASH.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries: Media Production
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