*** Contractor – Immediate Start***
Location: Maidenhead, UK (Hybrid or Remote)
Job Purpose
With the most recent business acquisitions and transformation, we are looking for an experienced Controllership Excellence Director to lead the execution and development of an internal financial controls project for the operations of the Group.
You will be responsible for driving the standardisation of policies and processes, leading team of financial controllers to ensure accurate and compliant reporting and implementation of an appropriate control environment across all regions.
You will also be responsible for supporting critical projects across financial control such as internal controls framework implementation, entity rationalisation, EPM implementation and any potential acquisition integrations.
You will report into and support the Group Financial Controller to deliver on the finance transformation agenda and ensure timely production of all internal and external financial reporting, global financial policies, processes, and control.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead financial controllership team across the Group
* Work with other finance leaders to perform a full RACI review across the Controllership, Finance Business Partners and Shared Service Centre
* Work with the Head of Internal Controls to implement a standardised Internal Controls Environment across the Group
* Complete the Group Policies and Procedures Project
* Ensure a robust and timely monthly reporting close proces.
* Provide insightful analysis of regional performance within the management accounts
* Support and help coordinate efficient external audits
* Establish strong working relationships within the team to ensure satisfaction and talent retention
* Develop/mentor team; provide advice, counselling, soft skills guidance; interpersonal, interaction skills; promote a diverse and inclusive work environment
* Drive continuous improvements of financial controllership
* Work with relevant teams to identify opportunities for process optimisation
* Ensure financial controls compliance
* Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, financial regulations, industry standards and tax laws
* Ensure appropriate internal financial controls are applied including approving payroll and balance sheet reconciliations
Skills & Experience
* Leadership experience managing a senior finance team
* Experience of working in a strong internal controls environment
* 10+ years’ experience in a finance function operating in a financial controller role
* Qualified accountant (AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ACA or global equivalent)
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other business-related discipline
* Strong English Language skills
* Expert knowledge of core finance systems, ERP and related specialty functional systems.
* Expert understanding of finance business processes, accounting policies, and statutory accounting principles to ensure compliant group finance operations
* Excellent communication skills with strong ability to interact with company stakeholders to ensure a high quality of service, while balancing expectations and realisations
* Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with a proactive approach, accustomed to working towards tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality of work
* Excellent attention to detail, commitment to accuracy and quality
* Ability to travel when necessary
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