Group Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Cedar Recruitment
- Location
-
England, London
London (Central)London (Greater)
- Salary
- £90000.00 - £95000.00 per annum + Bonus + Benefits
- Posted
- 21 May 2019
- Closes
- 29 May 2019
- Ref
- JO0000006666
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A diversified investment fund is recruiting a hands-on Group Financial Controller. Reporting directly to the CFO and with full ownership and accountability for running all aspects of the finance function, you will play an integral role in managing relationships both internally and externally.
Responsibilities will include:
The successful candidate will be a well-rounded accountant with a strong reporting background and adaptable approach that enables you to simultaneously understand the business's long-term accounting needs whilst being able to 'roll your sleeves up' and get into the detail. Prior experience of working within an investment fund or family office would be highly advantageous.
With exceptional communication skills, you will have the credibility and gravitas to work effectively with both finance and non-finance teams. You will have a commercial mind set, and the emotional intelligence to challenge current thinking and influence in a positive and constructive manner.
Responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring appropriate structures are in place to service the business, maintain tight control, drive continuous improvement, best practice and efficiencies
- Preparing the monthly and year end management accounts, VAT, payroll and KPIs, statutory reporting and the business plan, budgets and forecasts
- Providing commercial analysis and insight to facilitate effective business decisions
- Building relationships across the wider business, acting as a key interface between finance and the operational divisions as well as external stakeholders
- Leading a team
The successful candidate will be a well-rounded accountant with a strong reporting background and adaptable approach that enables you to simultaneously understand the business's long-term accounting needs whilst being able to 'roll your sleeves up' and get into the detail. Prior experience of working within an investment fund or family office would be highly advantageous.
With exceptional communication skills, you will have the credibility and gravitas to work effectively with both finance and non-finance teams. You will have a commercial mind set, and the emotional intelligence to challenge current thinking and influence in a positive and constructive manner.