UK Financial Controller

3 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Maximus UK Full time

•Oversight of all financial reporting both internal and external

•Management of the tax affairs of the UK business including HMRC relationship

•Ownership of the external audit relationship

•Commercial support and business partner for central services, managing a c.£30m cost base with senior stakeholder management a priority

•Drive ownership and accountability within central services and aid commercial decision making

•Managing the team to deliver transactional support services to the business including Payroll, AP and Employee Expenses. Strong leadership of the team to motivate, develop and support individuals performance and progression.

•Lead change management programmes to develop back office services and investment in technology to drive improvements

•Be an active part of the Finance Leadership Team, working alongside the UK FD and Divisional FDs to deliver on the overall priorities of the finance function

Qualifications and/or Experience

•Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

•Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years PQE.

•Strong understanding of technical accounting and statutory requirements (Co's House, HMRC etc)

•Experience of leading a finance team.

•Process improvement and change management experience.

•Good understanding of internal control environments and preferably SOX experience.

Individual competencies

•Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

•Highly numerate with strong analytical skills.

•Ability to get into the detail when required but also see the big picture.

•Strong people management and team motivation

•Ability to present and explain complex business issues clearly to stakeholders.

•Ability to perform comfortably in a fast paced, deadline orientated work environment.

•Pro-active style with an ability and desire to drive change.

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. Your?Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.



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