BUSINESS CONTROLLER

Reply, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reply, Inc. seeks a Management Reporting professional to monitor and present UK subsidiary financial performance to senior stakeholders.

You will drive profitability through performance control, forecasting and budgeting on key KPIs, and prepare quarterly packages aligning management accounts with statutory statements. You’ll work with managing directors across the network, leveraging Excel-based models and SAP data to enhance reporting processes and controls and to translate financial data into

Qualifications

• 2:1 or First in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Strong knowledge of finance, controlling and auditing processes.
• Excellent accounting and analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse monthly UK subsidiary financial performance and hold stakeholder reviews.
• Support managing directors with clear financial insight to improve profitability and cost control.
• Lead forecasting and budgeting activities on key KPIs in the management reporting process.
• Prepare quarterly management reporting packages for group and local management.
• Reconcile management reporting figures with Statutory Financial Statements for accuracy.
• Collaborate with Head of Management Reporting and finance teams to improve processes and controls.
• Develop advanced Excel-based reports and models, using SAP data where applicable.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Budgeting

SAP familiarity

Education

Accounting/Finance degree (2:1 or First)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Reply specialises in designing and implementing solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Structured as a network of highly specialised companies, Reply supports leading European industrial groups in sectors such as Telco & Media, Industry and Services, Banking and Insurance, and Public Administration, helping define and develop business models enabled by new paradigms such as AI, Cloud Computing, Digital Media, and the Internet of Things. Reply’s services include Consulting, System Integration, and Digital Services.

Role Overview:

This Management Reporting role at Reply focuses on monitoring, analysing and presenting the financial performance of UK subsidiary companies to senior stakeholders. Reporting directly to the Head of Management Reporting, you will drive profitability through performance control, forecasting and budgeting on key KPIs. You will also prepare quarterly management reporting packages and ensure alignment between management accounts and Statutory Financial Statements, working closely with managing directors across the networked organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyse the monthly financial performance of UK Reply subsidiary companies, holding review meetings with key stakeholders.
• Support and challenge managing directors by providing clear financial insight to enhance business profitability and cost control.
• Lead forecasting and budgeting activities on key KPIs within the management reporting process.
• Prepare and draft quarterly management reporting packages for group and local management.
• Reconcile management reporting figures with Statutory Financial Statements to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Management Reporting and wider finance teams to improve reporting processes, tools and controls.
• Maintain and develop advanced Excel-based reports and models, leveraging SAP data where applicable.

About the Candidate:

• Holds a 2:1 or First Class degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Studies or Management.
• Has strong knowledge of finance, controlling and auditing processes, ideally gained in a fast-paced or complex organisation.
• Demonstrates excellent accounting and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with SAP as a plus.
• Is confident in stakeholder management, capable of building strong, trust-based relationships with managing directors and senior partners.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, able to translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Is proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable working independently within a dynamic, networked organisation.
• Shows ambition for rapid professional growth, open to continuous learning, mentoring and taking on increasing responsibility.

Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.

Reply is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any Reasonable Adjustments you may need.