Senior Business Finance Controller

2 months ago


Thame, United Kingdom Downtown Recruitment Full time
My prestigious Thame based client is looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Business Finance Controller to join their expanding Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for different aspects of Trade and Financial Accounting, and you will be working in a dynamic, international, and challenging environment. This position will require you to be highly organised, detail oriented and comfortable in a demanding role, with the confidence to work with a large number of stakeholders.
It is essential that you are a qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CGMA/CPA or international equivalent), have a minimum of 3 years’ experience auditing large, complex businesses, have strong working knowledge of SAP and in-depth knowledge of IFRS. It would be an advantage to have experience with OneStream and have knowledge of US GAAP and SOX.
The role is fully office based, and will include occasional international travel, working hours are 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Based in the thriving market town of Thame, with the high street only a few minutes’ walk, this fantastic opportunity comes with a competitive salary and benefits that include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, bonus scheme, 10% pension contribution, life insurance, income protection and private healthcare and free onsite parking.
Day to Day responsibilities
* Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of trade results and balance sheets for the business at a commodity level, with responsibilities over mark-to-mark valuations of derivatives, reconciliations and variance analysis
* Preparation of group reporting information and documentation
* Support management through the provision of high-quality financial information to different stakeholders throughout the organization, on a regular and ad-hoc basis
* Build excellent working relationships with stakeholders locally, throughout the group and externally
* Participate in IT and other projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting and reporting processes, including system changes and development
* Participate in and support the implementation of SOX within the business
* Assist with both internal and external audit processes
* Completion of annual statutory accounts and other external reporting requirements
* Ensure IFRS and US GAAP compliance, as well as involvement in complex accounting matters
* Supplier and customer management including KYC compliance, credit control and ledger scrutiny
* Monitor and process employee expenses
* Corporation Tax and VAT reporting and compliance
* Budget and forecast preparation
Essential skills
* Qualified Accountant: ACA/ACCA/CGMA/CPA or international equivalent.
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in auditing complex large businesses or as a business controller, with experience in an audit firm preferred
* Advanced IT skills in MS office
* Strong working knowledge of SAP and related systems
* In-depth knowledge of IFRS
Desirable skills
* Working knowledge of Onestream
* Experience of working in an audit firm
* Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX
Personal Attributes
* Proactive and no-nonsense mentality, ability to work independently as well as in a team
* Accurate, strong communication and analytical skills
* Ability to critically analyse business processes to identify risk and relevant mitigating controls
* Highly organised and effective in setting priorities
* Curiosity and willingness to learn the company’s business
* Demonstrated high level of ethical integrity
* Comfortable in a demanding coordinating role, confident to maintain contact with a large number of both internal and external stakeholders
Company Benefits
Competitive salary
Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays
A salary commensurate with role and responsibilities
Discretionary bonus scheme
10% pension contribution
Life insurance, income protection and private healthcare (after qualifying period)
If you are looking to join a wold-leading global company who pride themselves on empowering their employees to think innovatively and develop their careers in an exciting and supportive environment, then please apply now

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