Description

My client is an international Advertising Company based in Central London and are looking for a Finance Controller on a 6 month contract.

Finance Controller/Senior Financial Management Accountant

£80K (6 month FTC)

Central London (Hybrid Working)

Duties

• The Financial Controller will have financial controlling responsibilities for various entities in EMEA. Additionally, as part of the monthly consolidation the controller will work with local finance teams across the world, including US, LATAM, APAC, and EMEA. The role focuses on financial reporting, alignment, process improvements, and integration due to the company’s acquisitions
• Working in a team of 4 Finance Controllers reporting into the Head of Finance
• Analysing and reviewing monthly reporting packages for entities within the Content group and liaising with local finance teams.
• Leading the monthly consolidation process and intercompany reconciliations
• Acting as the main contact for financial reporting tool (Exact) and drive improvement of current working practices
• Liaising with various stakeholders, including local finance teams
• Ensuring compliance with accounting and reporting standards, including preparing accounting position papers (IFRS)
• Overseeing the group audit process
• Assisting with monthly board reporting to the management board
• Playing a role in implementing new finance systems and driving entity rationalisation
• Contributing to process documentation and improvement, as well as building a future-proof finance and reporting structure

Requirements

• Qualified ACA/ACCA
• More than 4 years of experience, preferably in a high growth, international company
• Experience within a transformation environment
• Knowledge of NetSuite is desirable
• Strong people management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both with financial and non-financial professionals
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and handle stressful situations with a positive attitude
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in IFRS