An innovative payments and technology company is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to join their team in Manchester. This opportunity has arisen due to an internal promotion, and the successful candidate will work with a large finance team, whilst managing a small team of junior finance assistants. The company is dedicated to simplifying business processes for its clients and fostering a world-class user experience across its products and services.
What's on Offer?
* Competitive salary between 55,000- 65,000 (depending on experience)
* Annual company bonus up to 15%
* 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday (no evenings or weekends)
* Hybrid working (1 day per week in the Manchester office)
* Industry-leading pension scheme
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase additional holidays
* Life assurance
* Income protection
* Discounts & perks platform
* Employee well being support
* Corporate events calendar throughout the year
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the preparation of monthly management accounts for businesses across France, Belgium, Germany, the UK, and Telematics under tight reporting deadlines.
* Prepare supplementary returns for the US parent company's finance team.
* Investigate and explain variances to budget and forecast.
* Collaborate with the FP&A team to prepare detailed budgets and forecasts.
* Build strong relationships with financial systems, FP&A, commercial, and credit teams for effective business partnering.
* Prepare annual financial statements for statutory entities and liaise with external auditors.
* Oversee the audit process for four legal entities.
* Manage a junior finance team (1 qualified accountant, 2 part-qualified accountants).
* Work with the financial systems team to ensure smooth implementation of system changes and upgrades.
* Foster a culture of continuous people development and process improvement.
* Ensure a strong accounting control environment through monthly balance sheet reconciliation processes.
* Review month-end reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
* Manage AR ledgers for relevant businesses.
* Support the preparation of financial and non-financial performance information for the Telematics business.
* Act as the finance point of contact for staff in local offices.
* Potential for European travel to meet compliance obligations.
* Assist with finance projects as required.
What You'll Bring:
* Qualified accountant with relevant work experience.
* Proven ability to interface with all levels of management and staff.
* Experience working within a large finance team, liaising with peer Financial Controllers.
* Excellent technical accounting knowledge.
* High level of IT literacy, including use of databases (MS Access).
* Ability to delegate effectively while retaining responsibility.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Experience producing accounts for non-UK jurisdictions and working in a complex corporate environment.
* Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines and liaise with external auditors.
* Flexibility for potential international travel (1 trip per year).
Working Arrangements:
* 1 day per week in the office (typically Tuesdays), with flexible working hours available.
* 2-stage interview process, both remote, with the option for in-person interviews if preferred.
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