Interim Group Financial Controller

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom Kuba Full time
Interim Group Financial Controller - FTC

The Interim Group Financial Controller serves as a temporary senior financial leader, providing expertise and guidance within the organisation. This role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring continuity in financial reporting, and contributing to financial decision-making. The Interim Group Financial Controller is responsible for maintaining financial stability, supporting the organisation's goals.

About Kuba

Kuba is in the transport sector and we are a technology provider that enables Ticketing-as-a-Service (TaaS). We offer cutting-edge ticketing technology coupled with broad practical sector experience. We are a fast-growing company with offices in the UK, France, South Africa, Italy and the US. We believe that efficient public transport is key to delivering positive, sustainable change.

It's an exciting time to work at Kuba as we are accelerating into an incredible period of growth, and you'll have a chance to grow with us. Our people make us who we are. We encourage curiosity and creativity.

About you:
  • Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to the organisation's needs.
  • Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in managing and motivating a finance team.
  • Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
  • The ability to navigate and provide stability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • An approachable and open nature to ensure 'buy-in' to the function is consistent across the Company.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Financial Oversight:
    • Assume overall responsibility for the day to day financial management and reporting functions of the organisation.
    • Provide leadership and direction to the group and local finance teams, ensuring the continued delivery of accurate and timely financial information
  • Financial Planning and Analysis:
    • Work closely with senior management to contribute to the development and execution of financial strategies and plans.
    • Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and modelling to support decision-making and maintain financial stability.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting:
    • Lead the interim budgeting process and collaborate with department heads to establish financial targets.
    • Monitor and update forecasts to reflect changes in business conditions and maintain financial control.
  • Financial Reporting:
    • Ensure the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, adhering to accounting standards.
    • Provide financial reports to senior management and other stakeholders as needed.
  • Internal Controls and Compliance:
    • Assess and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets during the interim period.
    • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and implement adjustments to financial policies as necessary.
  • Cash Management:
    • Oversee interim cash flow management, including working capital monitoring and coordination of banking activities.
  • Risk Management:
    • Identify and address financial risks during the interim period, proposing strategies for risk mitigation within the organisation's risk tolerance.
  • Team Leadership:
    • Manage and support the finance team during the interim period, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Audit and Statutory Filling Coordination:
    • Coordinate group audit and financial statement preparation working with external auditors to ensure a smooth and timely process and ensure local audits and statutory filings are completed timely.
    • Ensure compliance with local tax requirements, working closely with external tax advisors and group tax department.
About you:

The Management Accountant must be resourceful, have strong personal motivational skills, be a relationship builder with excellent communications skills, incorporate an involved approach with the determination to succeed and have the aptitude to react quickly to given situations. The capacity to interact at all levels with the willingness to be flexible is essential to success in this role. The Management Accountant must have an approachable and open nature to ensure 'buy-in' to the function is consistent across the Company.

Requirements
  • Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, regulations, and reporting standards.
  • Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role, such as Financial Controller or Director of Finance, with a track record of success in interim positions.
  • Experienced in European and North American markets.
  • ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified.
Benefits

Salary commensurate with the position, plus benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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