Senior Financial Controller - Finance Transformation Lead

Baker Charles; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Charles is seeking a newly created Financial Controller to lead a large multi-site retail finance function in Birmingham. Reporting to the Finance Director, the role covers financial control, statutory and Group reporting, treasury, working capital, payroll and back-office operations.

The successful candidate will drive a faster, more scalable finance function, strengthen controls and balance sheet governance, and lead a major finance transformation including automation and system

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA or CIMA credential.
• Proven track record in Financial Controller or senior finance leadership roles.
• Experience delivering transformation of finance processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, accounting, treasury and payroll across multiple sites.
• Own month-end/year-end close, improve speed, accuracy and governance.
• Strengthen balance sheet controls, reconciliations and documentation.
• Oversee statutory reporting and external audit processes.
• Develop quarterly/periodic reporting disciplines and Group reporting with US GAAP.
• Drive finance transformation, automation and data-driven systems improvements.
• Establish KPIs for close, controls, working capital and efficiency.

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial accounting

Treasury

Cash management

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Automation

Finance systems

Process improvement

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

US GAAP

Job description

Baker Charles is seeking a newly created Financial Controller to lead a large multi-site retail finance function in Birmingham. Reporting to the Finance Director, the role covers financial control, statutory and Group reporting, treasury, working capital, payroll and back-office operations.

The successful candidate will drive a faster, more scalable finance function, strengthen controls and balance sheet governance, and lead a major finance transformation including automation and system