Financial Controller

Randstad Finance; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is working with a global Plc to find an experienced Financial Controller in Birmingham. You will lead a team in financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and team management experience, proficient in IT systems and Excel. This role requires effective communication and innovative thinking to enhance business processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with qualifications.
• Previous team management/development experience required.
• Good understanding of IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective delivery of financial accounts.
• Oversee month-end processes.
• Report liquidity positions and process intercompany funding.

Skills

Analytically minded

Ability to influence at all levels

Strong Excel knowledge

Flexible and adaptable

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

We are exclusively partnering the UK division of a global Plc business that due to internal progression is looking to secure an experienced focused, energetic Financial Controller to lead a small team in financial and management reporting.

You will provide a strong and positive contribution to all areas of business through accurate reporting and identification of areas to improve the efficiency of the companies processes and profitability.

Responsibilities

• You will ensure effective delivery of financial accounts, statutory reports and efficient ledgers through your established team.
• Overseeing month-end processes
• Taking ownership of the cashflow reporting and forecasting process.
• Report liquidity positions and process intercompany funding and hedging.
• Reporting and filing of business taxes, resolving tax issues as they arise.
• Working closely with all departments ensuring system processes are followed in a profit efficient manner.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts and other ad hoc financial reports.
• Managing the audit process in line with the requirements of the business and form a working relationship with the company\'s auditors.
• Identify tax opportunities and risks

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in a similar role
• Analytically minded
• Ability to influence at all levels and build co–operative relationships
• The motivation and ambition to drive innovative thinking
• Previous team management/development experience
• Flexible and adaptable in their approach
• Good understanding of IT systems (SAP is beneficial) and strong Excel knowledge

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003