Our client, is currently seeking a Senior Financial Controller to join their Finance Operations Centre of Excellence team. This permanent position involves overseeing the management account process for UK-based corporate functions, cash reporting and forecasting, management of the UK payroll accounting team, and various UK-led Accounts Payable initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Overall responsibility for the preparation of management accounts for UK-based Corporate Services functions, including 40 cost centres with a cost base over $76m
Liaising with the Montreal-based corporate FP&A team and overseeing monthly Accounts Payable reconciliation
Supporting multiple budget holders on finance matters
Maintaining robust financial controls, including reviewing balance sheet reconciliations using the BlackLine reconciliation tool
Managing the UK-based Payroll Accounting team responsible for monthly payroll reconciliations and costing to the UK businesses
Reviewing weekly cash reports and monthly cashflow forecasts
Assisting with UK-led Accounts Payable initiatives, such as the expansion of purchase order usage in the UK business
Managing and developing UK staff, and participating in ad hoc projects
Communicating with non-financial staff to ensure compliance with Group systems, procedures and policies

Job Requirements:

Technical and Professional Experience:

Qualified in a recognised professional accountancy qualification
Extensive management account experience
Good working knowledge of payroll accounting and Accounts Payable functions
People management experience
Behavioural:

Sound analytical skills
Strong people management skills
Customer awareness
Organised and able to work in a structured way
Ability to communicate and influence at all levels
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to work to deadlines

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are an experienced financial professional looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's esteemed team