Junior Financial Controller (Temporary contract)

Ingenico; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial solutions provider in the UK seeks a Junior Financial Controller on a fixed-term contract. This role focuses on financial reporting, month-end closing, and supporting multiple entities. Candidates should be qualified accountants with experience in financial reporting standards and strong Excel skills. The position is based in Dalgety Bay with a flexible hybrid working model, promoting a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience working in a large international group is preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Support audit activities and internal controls.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for management.

Skills

Qualified Accountant with 1-2 years post-qual experience

Strong knowledge of UK and International Accounting Standards

Very strong knowledge of Excel

Good communication skills

Collaborative and team oriented

Ability to use initiative

Tools

SAP

Job description

Junior Financial Controller (Temporary contract)

Ingenico is the global leader in payments acceptance solutions. As the trusted technology partner for merchants, banks, acquirers, ISVs, payment aggregators and fintech customers our world-class terminals, solutions and services enable the global ecosystem of payments acceptance. With 40 years of experience, innovation is integral to Ingenico's approach and culture, inspiring our large and diverse community of experts who anticipate and help shape the evolution of commerce worldwide. At Ingenico, trust and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.

A summary of the role

This role is a fixed-term contract of 12 months.

Your main activities will be to :

• Focus on controlling activities, financial reporting & month-end closing for Ingenico UK Limited
• Support 5 legal entities based in the UK, Germany, and Switzerland
• Reporting to the Head of Finance
• Based in Dalgety Bay, Fife, Scotland
• We are flexible in our way of working and strongly encourage a hybrid model of part office/part remote (office 2 days per week)

Key responsibilities

• Assist in month-end closing
• Support statutory financial, regulatory, and statistical reporting requirements
• Support internal and external audit activity
• Focus on internal control
• Monthly P&L reporting to internal budget holders / cost centre managers
• Preparation of monthly financial reports for senior management including variance analysis
• Reporting of KPIs via dashboards, project reporting, profitability reporting
• Financial analysis including business cases and pricing requests

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Qualified Accountant with 1-2 years post-qual experience
• Strong knowledge of both UK and International Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards
• Very strong knowledge of Excel
• Must be a quick learner, pro-active, well organised and self- motivated
• Collaborative and team orientated
• Good communication skills at all levels within the organisation
• Ability to use initiative and self-starter

• Knowledge of SAP would be a strong advantage
• Previous experience of working in the Finance function within a large international Group

As part of our values, we embrace diversity and inclusion at Ingenico. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

Ingenico welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We want to adapt our processes and create a safe work environment that welcomes everyone.

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