Financial Controller

This role will be temporarily homebased due to COVID–19, then subsequently working from our Glasgow office.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join our global finance team based in our Glasgow HQ. This is a newly created role to support the business through an anticipated period of growth. This role will work closely with the Finance Director and the current team, which has 6 members. It will involve the following:

• Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of accounts including foreign subsidiaries.
• Managing both the month end and year–end processes.
• Oversee the day–to–day finance operations.
• Ensure there are strong financial controls and systems in place.
• Work with the relevant external audit and tax contacts worldwide.
• Provide financial analysis and support as the company implements its growth strategy
• Developing and supporting the finance team
• Other ad hoc tasks to support the Finance Director

We are looking for an experienced management accountant or Financial Controller with the following skills and experience:

Essential Skills:

• A qualified accountant, though equivalent relevant industry experience will also be considered
• Strong technical accounting skills with meticulous attention to detail
• 5+ year's experience working in a similar or management accounting role
• Strong working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent problem solving and communications skills
• Motivated, proactive, hard–working, reliable and well organised
• A proven track record of working as a team player

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working with foreign subsidiaries and currencies.

The company uses sage 200, and salesforce. Although experience of them would be helpful, it is not necessary.

In return we offer the chance to work for a dynamic company in an exciting and supportive working environment; we will reward you with a competitive salary; private health care; a contributory pension scheme; life insurance, retail discounts and flexible start times.

Happy to talk flexible working!

To apply for the role please send a covering letter stating the skills you have from the requirements listed above and an up to date CV.

Early application is encouraged and IES reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

At IES, we value People, Purpose and Innovation. We offer a flexible and supportive working environment and the opportunity to work with a team of friendly, interesting and diverse people from across the globe, who are passionate about what we do.

Our mission is to contribute to conserving the earth's natural resources for future generations by reducing the carbon emissions of the built environment. IES is at the forefront of cutting–edge technology in the green–building sector and our Virtual Environment (VE) software is the only tool that allows the design team to simulate the full performance of a building model.

Our world–leading 3D performance analysis software is used by our clients to design high–quality and innovative buildings across the globe, while minimising the impact on the environment. IES' technology is supported by integrated consulting services and today its capabilities are expanding from use on individual buildings, to helping create sustainable communities, cities and countries.

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