Global Financial Controller

• The overall financial management of the Global business including accounting, financial analyses and reporting, budgeting, all statutory filing and (tax) audits in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Lead the Finance team to optimise the company’s financial performance and strategic position, and take overall control of the company’s accounting function
• Lead, coach and develop the finance team in the UK
• Help drive the business to meet its operational and financial targets and make informed decisions by pro-active analysis and reporting and to identify and help implement solutions
• Contribute to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate, and provide financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers
• As a Finance Business Partner for the Executive fully contribute to the strategy across all areas of the global business and establish operational targets and metrics
• Manage end-to-end budgeting and forecasting processes, P&L, Balance Sheet, financial reporting process, cash flow
• Drive focus and excellent performance in the company’s Key Performance Indicators such as cash generation, working capital, organic growth, productivity, EBITDA and optimize the underlying processes
• Ensure that the Global financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth
• Develop strategy for global cash management and have accountability for the company cash management policies of the UK
• Ensuring that financial systems and processes comply with regulations and driving programme of continuous improvement to review and audit
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including suppliers and customers

Characteristics/Qualifications:

• A confident and engaging Senior Leader
• Senior Finance Professional with experience of operating at a senior business level with expert modelling and analytical skills
• Hands-on and strategic, pro-active, solution focused and results driven
• Strong commercial acumen and thought process
• Recognised as strong communicator who can distil complex financial information into a clear and concise story
• Logical thinker who can move from big picture to detail orientation
• Can identify, review and develop plans for business opportunities
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong knowledge of UK GAPP and IFRS
• Accountable and assumes responsibility. Problem solver and ability to implement strategy
• Ability to handle multiple requests under tight deadline
• Can connect issues and identify opportunities across business strategy, plans, monthly reporting
• Knowledge of international finance systems and regulatory requirements

This is a very good time to join the business, the prospects are also excellent and there is a genuine opportunity to add value in an entrepreneurial environment.