Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Accounting
Region: London
Location: Salford and London
Salary Description: Competitive salary + Bonus + Flexible Benefit fund
Posted: 14/11/2024
Recruiter: Sodexo
Job Ref: SDX/TP/SR223990/TF
Job Views: 2
Job Summary
We’re looking for a qualified accountant with 5+ years of post-qualification experience to step into the role of Senior Financial Controller in our Government segment. This is a pivotal position in our Finance Centre of Excellence, where you’ll take ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting while playing a key role in stakeholder management and influencing strategic decisions. In this hybrid role based in London or Salford, with 2-3 days in the office, you’ll collaborate with teams across the UK, ROI, and Europe.
Responsibilities
1. Ensure the accuracy of the financial statements by adhering to accounting standards and owning balance sheet reporting including timely and robust reconciliations.
2. Support segment and regional finance teams ensuring governance, financial controls and compliance procedures are in place across UK & ROI financial statements.
3. Drive process improvements and assist in mentoring UK-based R2R support and the SBS Europe team promoting high quality service delivery.
4. Own the consolidation of the segment forecasting and budgeting process, including reporting outputs for submission to region segment, finance and global segment.
5. Prepare statutory accounts to draft stage for limited companies within the FC scope.
6. Lead and be responsible for certain ad hoc finance/control related projects, as necessary.
7. Deputise for Segment Finance Director as necessary.
Qualifications
1. Qualified Accountant (ACCA / ACA preferred); circa 5-10 years PQE.
2. Strong technical grounding and first-class forecasting and budgeting credentials.
3. Outstanding communicator with the ability to distil complexity to senior levels.
4. Good team player with the ability to influence others and portray leadership commitment.
5. Excellent stakeholder management skills.
6. Strong decision maker with excellent time management skills.
7. Analytical and commercial skills.
8. Highest levels of personal integrity.
9. Strong evidence of resilience, energy and drive.
10. An innovator who is able to lead and manage change.
11. Ability to work under pressure; think clearly and act decisively.
What We Offer
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
1. Flexible and dynamic work environment.
2. Competitive compensation.
3. 20% Performance Bonus.
4. £1,300 Flexible Benefit Fund.
5. Access to ongoing training and development programs.
6. Countless opportunities to grow within the company.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Contact Details
Sodexo
Tel: 01276 687 000
Contact: Mary Chukelu
Email: VPC0AB6879.567@vacancyposter.com
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