OTTO JAMES CONSULTING has been engaged on a retained search and selection process for a Global Advertising Organisation as they relocate to Cheshire, searching for a Commercial & Operational Financial Controller.
My client’s relocation is a full transfer of Finance, Marketing and Creative operations, landing in state-of-the-art offices.
My client's portfolio includes a number of household names, international sports brands, and travel organisations.
The Role
The role of Commercial & Operational Financial Controller will support both the Commercial and Operational Reporting teams, being instrumental in the creation and delivery of a high-performing, commercially focused finance team.
The 2024 expansion and relocation follows Private Equity Investment from LDC and an increased presence within the Sporting Arena. Currently, the Finance team operates in a siloed function, lacking engagement with the wider organisation. A key task for this role will be to break out of this silo and Business Partner with all aspects of the business.
Although there is a strong commercial aspect to this role, the successful qualified accountant will also be required to create robust reporting and statutory accounting processes to support business growth.
Financial Planning & Analysis will assist in delivering and disseminating highly complex and integral data. You will be responsible for taking this information and delivering it to key stakeholders across Sales and Marketing while also working autonomously with the wider finance teams.
Key Areas / Responsibilities / Requirements
This role will report directly to the Group Finance Director, who is a Big 4 prize winner. They seek to bring in a skilled individual from Practice or Industry looking to take on the GFD’s stewardship and continue to drive effective reporting within the group.
You will receive training and exposure to:
* Business Plan & Budget Management Reporting,
* Statutory Financial Reporting at Group level
* Variances against Actuals
* Accounting Services and Month-end Closing
* Deliver impactful analysis based on robust economic, financial, and statistical analysis
* Develop analytical models to estimate the impact of different scenarios, assisting in the business decision-making process
Your Profile
The highly communicative nature of this role, combined with detailed reporting and business-critical information, means that it is suited to a qualified accounting professional who understands how complex information can be delivered to a targeted audience, ensuring that the team, division, and organisation reach their goals. Applications are welcome from senior practice ACA as well as CIMA / ACCA qualified professionals from commerce and industry.
Salary & Benefits
Basic Salary: £72,500 to £75,000
Bonus (Company and Personal Performance)
26 Days Holiday
Pension (Enhanced Contributory)
Working from home flexibility (2 days in the office) #J-18808-Ljbffr