Financial Controller

Location
London
Salary
£65,000 - £80,000 per annum plus benefits
Posted
05 Jan 2021
Closes
03 Feb 2021
Ref
ALE121
Category
Accountancy
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Financial Controller | PR & Communications £65,000 - £80,000 per annum

A fantastic lead finance opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Financial Controller to make their mark in a challenging role within a famous agency. Reporting to the Board, you will have full responsibility for ensuring the finance function and back office operations run efficiently through strong controls, processes and systems. The right candidate will work very closely with the managing partner on a day-to-day basis and be a key member of the senior management team, involved in and expected to contribute to decision making and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

Core duties of the Financial Controller will include:
  • Maintenance of the revenue recognition including deferred revenue, work in progress and accrued revenue.
  • Producing monthly management accounts, covering budget vs actual, key trend and key performance indicator reporting together with meaningful financial commentary and forecasts including management of the Revenue Tracking Tools, working closely with the managing partner on the revenue forecast.
  • Ensuring appropriate levels of internal control, developing process, policies and procedures.
  • Maintaining the cash flow forecast and ensuring efficient working capital through active accounts receivable and payable management.
  • Adhering to all regulatory and compliance (including taxation and payroll related) matters.
  • Administration of company benefit schemes e.g. pension scheme, private health.
Experience & Qualifications & Person

Applications to this Financial Controller position are invited from qualified Accountants who demonstrate:
  • A broad skill set from a marketing services SME.
  • Experience covering all matters related to accounting, reporting, forecasting.
  • Strong skills in Excel, Google Sheets, Word and PowerPoint for Board reporting.
  • Proactive self-starter by nature, always looking for opportunities to add value to the business.
  • Entrepreneurial streak.
  • Attention to detail. Accuracy essential.
  • Hands on. Flexible. Does what it takes to get the job done.
  • Good leadership and team development skills.
  • Ambitious. Driven by the need to develop themselves and grow with the business.
  • Strong work ethic but able to enjoy themselves too.
Salary

On offer for the Financial Controller will be £65,000 - £80,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus competitive benefits.

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If you would like to discuss this Financial Controller position in greater detail, please apply now.

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