Finance Controllership Manager
- Finance Manager (Controllership)
- 16 month contract
- Holborn, Central London (Hybrid-Working– WFH x2 days, office-based x3 days)
- £425 to £450 per day (via Umbrella)
The Opportunity:
This role is involved in all areas of operational finance and requires multi-tasking and prioritising across a broad range of responsibilities and managing multiple stakeholders.
The role is based in Holborn and has responsibilities over our client’s x4 UK legal entities which are the UK trading, UK research, International regulatory and International headquarters entities.
This role reports to the Controllership Lead and is responsible for supporting delivery of Finance objectives including Accounting and Reporting (Internal and Statutory), Tax, Audit (Internal and External), Process Governance (Procure to Pay; Order to Cash) and Process Improvement, for the four legal entities.
Skills and Experience:
- BA or BSc degree in Business or Accounting, preferably with a professional accounting qualification (ACA or equivalent )
- Minimum 5 years commercial financial experience across all areas of Finance in particular, Controllership, FSS, Tax and Treasury
- Experience of UK taxation (particularly VAT / Corporate Tax) or general tax compliance is highly desired.
- A good knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP system and proficiency with Microsoft tools (Advanced Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills).
- Background in supporting the preparation of statutory reporting an internal/external Audits
- A background in a highly regulated industry is required (banking, pharmaceutical, etc.)
Role and Responsibilities:
- Support the month-end close process, including journal preparation, ensuring accurate cut-off of sales and expenses, preparing reconciliations and commentary on the P&L and BS reporting before it is presented to the regional HQ
- Support tax compliance, including preparation of elements of the VAT return and Corporate Tax filings and Plastic Packaging Tax and ensuring adequate tax governance is in place, in line with SAO and Criminal Finance Act requirements.
- Works in close collaboration with stakeholders across the UK and Ireland to deliver financial reporting for x4 sites in the UK
- Strong technical accounting knowledge of UK GAAP (Reduced IFRS / FRS101), as well as all key aspects of controllership in a listed company.
- Driving process improvement efficiency and automation in the wider financial function
- Responsible for accurate and timely management of financial reporting and supporting audits, both internal and external
Applications:
To learn more about working as a Finance Controllership Manager in Holborn, Central London on a hybrid-working basis for an initial 16 month contract; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872 or please email me a copy of your latest CV (edward@isr.uk.com) for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence.
To learn more about this great new opportunity working as a Senior Finance Manager (Controllership) based in Central London please call Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872?