Equifind are working with a highly regarded financial services business based in the City who are looking to add a Financial Controller to the team.
With a strong track record of growth in recent years they are now diversifying operations into the tech industry through multiple acquisitions.
You will be joining a lean and nimble operation team where you will report into the Head of Finance, and ultimately be responsible for a group of businesses. The work you will be doing will cover all things financial control, regulatory requirements, budgeting & forecasting and more all to be reported into the board. Alongside this you will have management of 5 qualified accountants in the team.
Key deliverables include:
· Ownership of the month end close and reporting cycle for a portfolio of businesses
· Preparation and review of month end balance sheet reconciliations
· Preparation and control of monthly management information
· Review and management of work performed by an off-shore finance department
· Preparation of annual financial and ownership of the year end audit process
· Preparation of period regulatory returns and ongoing monitoring of regulatory compliance as required
· Preparation of VAT, Corporate Tax and any other tax returns
· Assisting finance team with integrations of new acquisitions
· Driving continuous process improvement and efficiencies
· Lead of project work as and when required
· Training and development of further hires
· Review and preparation of regular cash forecasting requirements
· Preparation of board reports, and presentation at board meetings
Application Criteria:
· ACA or CA qualified
· Posses a minimum of 2-4 years post qualified experience in industry
· Financial services experience, or a strong desire to enter financial services
· Ability to work under pressure in a fast-growing environment
· Strong communication skills
Compensation:
· £75,000 - £80,000 base salary
· Annual performance related bonus
· Employer pension contribution
· Hybrid working
· 25 days annual leave
· Private health and dental care