Financial Controller

Role Overview

The Financial Controller will play a key role in providing guidance and experience within the R2R team and the wider SSC, embedding the new ERP system and best in class finance and accounting processes. The role is responsible for the end-to-end accounting and controls for market legal entities and will ensure critical reporting and control performance is completed correctly and to deadlines.

What You Will Do

Responsible for accurate and timely submission of indirect reporting, preparation of local statutory accounts, close of month end reporting cycle, and end-to-end record to report cycle for the market(s).

Why It Might Be a Fit

The candidate will work closely with the Senior Financial Accountant and other senior stakeholders across the business, and will have opportunities to develop careers and be recognized alongside the best by the company's people.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
• Experience in managing a team of accountants and managing 3rd party accounting providers
• Track record of driving continuous improvement of entity accounting, close and reporting related systems and processes
• Ability to have a hands-on approach but also have experience to delegate as required and supervise the work of others
• Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet (Excel), and email (Outlook) at an advanced level
• Ability to work in a changing environment, proactively responding to changing requirements
• Ability to work with the team and independently, self-starter with ability to bring other, non-financial, teams along a journey
• Excellent risk assessment and prioritisation skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with ability to communicate effectively across the organisation
• Pro-active self-starter with an enthusiastic approach for delivering results
• Challenges the status quo, drives and accepts change readily
• Strong team player and ability to manage effectively

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for career development and growth