Overview
Role Objective Clearstate is seeking a high-level Senior Financial Controller with a background in elite-tier accounting firms. You will manage the full financial lifecycle of our operations, from day-to-day GL integrity to high-level strategic budgeting and multinational consolidations. This role is designed for a "hands-on leader" who can navigate the complexities of a global healthcare consultancy.
Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Analysis (FP&A): Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with deep-dive analysis on variances and trends. Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly rolling forecasts, collaborating with department heads to ensure financial alignment with business goals. Ad-hoc Analysis: Provide the CFO and leadership with data-driven insights to support investment decisions and cost-saving initiatives.
- External Audit & Controllership: Audit Leadership: Lead end-to-end external audits, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and ensuring zero-finding reports. Consolidation: Manage complex financial consolidations for multiple entities across different jurisdictions and currencies. Internal Controls: Design and monitor robust internal control frameworks to safeguard assets and ensure IFRS/FRS compliance.
- Operational Excellence: GL Management: Ensure the General Ledger is a "source of truth" through meticulous monthly reconciliations. Process Automation: Streamline accounting workflows and ERP usage to increase reporting speed and accuracy.
Mandatory Requirements
- The "Big 4" Pedigree: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience within a Big 4 accounting firm (PwC, Deloitte, EY, or KPMG) in an external audit capacity.
- Professional Status: Active CA or CPA qualification is required.
- Seniority: 10+ years of total accounting/finance experience, with at least 4 years in a Controller or Finance Manager role.
- Technical Mastery: Proven expertise in financial consolidation and end-to-end audit management for multinationals.
- FP&A Skills: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Communication: Flawless English (written and verbal) for presenting to executive-level stakeholders.
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