Our client, a highly respected organisation and one of the world's largest asset managers, wishes to appoint a Financial Controller. This role takes responsibility for managing the deliverables of the financial accounting team, as well as supporting the projects that deliver robust financial and systems controls, synergies and efficiencies to support the business and finance communities. This is an excellent opportunity to work within financial services, with no prior experience of working within this sector. In return the organisation offers a challenging and rewarding working environment, with excellent opportunities for future career development
Role Overview
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Management and development of two direct reports, to include performance management and performance reviews
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Support the implementation of process re-engineering with ongoing responsibility to ensure all finance controls are operating effectively by ensuring data entry, tracking and analysis are delivered to required accuracy standards and timeframes
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Produce quality financial information in line with Parent company requirements
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Production of the monthly balance sheet reporting package, with commentary
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Produce inter and intra company reports
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Review, check accuracy and sign off all cash flow funding requests
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Leverage the use of technology to suggest improvements to operational efficiencies in Finance and support the delivery of such efficiencies whilst maintaining a strong control environment
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Liaise with client base to produce annual business services budget
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Ensure transfer pricing calculations are performed in accordance with transfer pricing methodology for all businesses
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Support and absorb ad hoc projects and deliverables in support of Finance Department initiatives and improvements as and when required
Candidate Profile
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A graduate, fully qualified ACA or ACCA or equivalent
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Ideally from a Big 4 or Top 10 Practice with 1-2 years' PQE in a commercial environment
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Experience of staff management or at minimum mentoring, specifically Finalist and part qualified accountants
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Experience of working with large scale, global, interactive accounting systems, preferably PeopleSoft
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Strong attention to detail, analytical and logical throughout processes
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Demonstrate ability to lead and direct to achieve tasks and goals of the financial reporting team. Can demonstrate career support and development experience
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Able to build relationships at all levels by building trust through consistent delivery, open and timely communication with clients, peers and external parties
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Ability to adapt to both hands on and supervisory styles of working
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Exceptional oral and written communication skills - able to adapt style and format to suit the need or situation
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Able to anticipate potential problems and solutions in advance
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Structured approach - regular meetings and reports put in place to ensure peers and managers are kept informed and updated
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Ability to manage multiple tasks, and co-ordinate other team members' deliverables to achieve tasks/goals of the financial reporting team
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Experience of working for a global organisation
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