Financial Controller Engineering Bicester or London Hybrid
- Recruiter
- TELSTRA Associates
- Location
-
London
South East EnglandUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- 85000.00 - 95000.00 GBP Annual + benefits
- Posted
- 10 Jul 2024
- Closes
- 17 Jul 2024
- Job Title
- Accountant
- Category
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A market-leading Engineering Consultancy is seeking an experienced, senior Financial Controller on a permanent basis or FTC. The permanent role will be based in Bicester and the FTC contract will be either Bicester or London. Both roles will operate under a hybrid model.
Experience Required:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA in appropriate financial discipline
- Minimum 10 years relevant experience, with 5 years in a similar position
- Previous experience in supporting the compilation of complex financial data and engaging graphical information
- Excellent knowledge of ERP Systems (SAP 4/HANA preferred)
- Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and IT-based calculation spreadsheets
- Effective analytical skills when interpreting data and result and the ability to communicate to non-financial audience those results and trends in appropriate formats
- In-depth knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS Accounting
- Background in consulting/engineering/construction preferred
Responsibilities:
Monthly Reporting
- Responsible for the preparation of the monthly reporting calendar and its execution for the timely delivery of monthly close.
- Review of the month end P&L/Balance Sheet postings with Management Accountant.
- Support the management accountant for the preparation of the balance sheet reconciliations.
- Reconcile all interco transactions within the group and regularly liaise with parent company for interco reconciliations/submissions in Group Reporting system (SMART).
- Produce regular and accurate financial reports, including balance sheet reconciliations and summaries, as per the Group reporting calendar & deadlines.
- Responsible for the submission of the monthly financial reports to the parent company (SMART)
- Responsible for the issuance of a standardized monthly reporting to support functions P&L's owners.
Compliance
- Responsible for the Statutory Year-End audit for entities and work with company accountant on audit.
- In charge of the preparation of Consolidated Accounts.
- Work closely with local accountants in Singapore, Philippines and Middle East on their Year End audits.
- Advice on complex accounting matters (IFRS & FRS 102, Refinancing/M&A).
- Business Process Owner for UK & Ireland entities for Group Internal Audit.
- Identify process improvement and develop process documentation for UK & Ireland as required.
- Ensure financial risk and performance monitoring analysis takes place through effective systems of internal control.
- Responsible for the efficient day-to-day running of the General Accounting Team in the UK & Ireland.
- Supervision of the AP/AR/Payroll, Tax & Treasury teams.
- Authorise payment runs before submission on Treasury Line.
- Authorise internal cash transfers & Foreign Exchange deals
Team Management
- Contributes to the development of a robust general accounting organisation.
- Planning and organising the onshore and offshoring teams' workload, assigning work to staff members, ensuring tasks are completed to the expected level.
- Monitor employee performance and provide helpful feedback when necessary; motivation, coaching and training staff as necessary.
- Provide staff with the guidance, training, direction, leadership and support necessary to ensure that they are able to achieve their tasks/goals (mainly Management Accounting).