Counselling-Jobs in Großbritannien

Join us at Britannia Pharmaceuticals as a Financial Controller, where you will lead and oversee our financial accounting, reporting, and control activities. Your expertise will ensure that our financial operations are carried out efficiently, effectively, and in line with best practices. You'll also play a crucial role in developing a strong, compliant, and efficient finance team.

1. Oversee financial operations including monthly/annual entity reporting, invoicing, treasury & cash management, and accounts payable.
2. Coordinate the monthly and annual accounting close, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with corporate policy.
3. Maintain a robust understanding of accounting standards and ensure adherence to group accounting policies and UK laws.
4. Implement new legislative or group policies, serving as the primary contact for operational financial queries from STADA HQ.
5. Lead tax compliance efforts (income tax, VAT, corporation tax) in collaboration with the UK tax department to ensure timely submissions.
6. Maintain and enforce a control framework, partnering with business leaders to identify and record risks and ensure legislative compliance.
7. Act as the key point of contact for financial audits, ensuring a proactive and timely audit process.
8. Produce statutory accounts for Britannia Pharmaceuticals and manage the audit process.
9. Lead, coach, and develop a finance team of five, while actively participating in the management team to provide the highest level of service.
10. Identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.
11. Ensure appropriate insurance coverage for the company.
12. Serve as Company Secretary as required.
13. Translate financial information into a business context for comprehensive understanding and communication.
14. Review payroll monthly and coordinate with external providers to ensure timely and accurate colleague payments.
15. Handle ad-hoc requests as needed.

1. Qualification: Fully qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA).
2. Experience: Previous experience as a Financial Controller, managing daily operations and supporting the Finance Director.
3. Reporting Skills: Proficient in preparing monthly/annual reports and conducting business performance analyses.
4. Process Management: Skilled in implementing and enforcing processes and controls under pressure.
5. Internal Controls: Strong knowledge of internal control procedures and experience in managing audits for statutory requirements.
6. Multi-Currency Expertise: Familiarity with working in an international multi-currency environment.
7. IT Proficiency: Strong IT literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel; excellent knowledge of SAP (S/4HANA); ERP implementation experience preferred.
8. UK Experience: Essential operational experience in the UK.
9. Analytical Thinking: Critical thinker with strong analytical skills, innovative mindset, and a self-motivated problem solver.
10. Leadership: Proven hands-on team leader experienced in dynamic environments.
11. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to advise, influence, and support managers while ensuring financial control.
12. Attention to Detail: Strong ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a focus on detail.

• Green Park offer 500+ events programme – free workout classes, beekeeping & more!
• Group Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme – save up to 40% on the monthly cost, thanks to savings on national insurance and income tax
• Long Service Awards – additional annual leave and bonus
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Extra Paid Days – volunteering days, study leave
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working – we spend three days in the office, with Wednesday and Friday as working at home.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Additional leave given on your birthday month (wellbeing leave)
• Free winter flu jab.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events across the year.

We are regrettably unable to accept applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK or require sponsorship to work in the UK.