Financial Controller

A software developer based in Central London is looking to hire a Financial Controller to oversee the UK finance operation and manage the day-to-day running of the finance team. Your time will be split between: financial reporting, team management, budgeting & forecasting and strategic insights.

Client Details

My client is a PE backed software developer that works with online gaming companies to help develop gaming apps and other online games.

They have a great office culture that is very relaxed with an open door policy.

Description

• Production of monthly management accounts and reports with strict adherence to Group policies and timetables, including holding subsidiary accountable for same;

• Obtaining an in-depth understanding the key drivers of the business, yielding clear and succinct analyses of the financial position and results in monthly returns;

• Ensuring compliance with both UK and Spain tax, accounting, auditing and external reporting requirements; leading and coordinating the annual external audit;

• Preparing and monitoring performance against forecasts and budgets;

• Treasury oversight in ensuring effective management of working capital;

• Providing analysis and strategic insight to senior management on a proactive and as requested basis, interfacing with the Group's Business Intelligence function to enhance the quality and efficiency of financial data;

• Leading, mentoring and providing clear guidance to London finance staff, Spain-based financial controller and Spanish finance staff;

• Monitoring the internal controls environment and ensuring compliance with controls;

• Continually seeking to improve productivity and efficiency through the development of software, systems, processes and controls;

• Building and nurturing strong relationships with key internal and external parties including banks, auditors and legal counsel.

Profile

• Qualified accountant with relevant post-qualification experience taking precedence over quantity;

• Strong analytical skills with an ability to see the big picture beyond the numbers;

• Proven commercial acumen with the ability to apply professional judgment and assess the form and substance of business transactions when determining accounting and reporting treatment;

• Highly disciplined and leads by example with respect to the standard of output and the meeting of deadlines;

• A preference for simplicity when solving complex problems - a decision-maker with and an ability to get to what's important when faced with obstacles and choices;

• Straight-talking, clear communicator with an ability to work amongst a diverse group of personalities within an international workforce;

Job Offer

A highly competitive package