Financial Reporting and Control Specialist
6 months ago
4,000 professionals, 0 days wasted, 1 incredible purpose. Together we will beat cancer.
Financial & Reporting Controls Specialist
**Salary**: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum
Department: Chief Operating Office
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time
Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 23rd August
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone determined, someone like you.
We’re looking for a Financial & Reporting Controls Specialist to manage our technical financial reporting function. In this important role, you will be solely responsible for the year-end audit and statutory accounts production, and ultimately for the finance internal control framework of CRUK.
You’ll have extensive experience of leading audit processes within a complex organisation, you’ll be detail-oriented with the ability to provide technical accounting advice in a simple way, and you’ll be an experienced people-manager.
In a supportive working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new connection, a new method of engagement or a talent you never knew you had.
What will I be doing?- Manage and lead the annual external reporting process & consolidation, working closely with the auditors and other advisors- Oversee the production & review of all finance papers for the Audit Committee and deputise for the Finance Director at the Audit Committee as required- Ensure completion of regulatory returns pertaining to the statutory accounts, meeting all deadlines- Ensure consistency of approach across financial reporting and management reporting to ensure clarity of reporting to all audiences and ensure Exec Board and Council have full insight into Group structures and interdependencies- Responsible for the finance internal control framework of CRUK (Cancer Research UK) which ensures controls over fraud and other risk areas.- Ensure the production of timely balance sheet reconciliations for all accounts ensuring strong balance sheet controls are in place and items are cleared to the agreed service level.- Responsible for ensuring sufficient monitoring tools are in place to highlight and eliminate financial control weaknesses, working with the Financial Control manager.
What skills are you looking for?- CCAB or equivalent qualification-
- Good knowledge of financial modelling using Microsoft Excel- Solid experience of writing Board & Audit Committee technical financial papers- Solid proven experience of being solely responsible for planning and delivery of year-end audit & the production of the annual accounts- Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, able to interpret complex financial data objectively, delivering clarity and constructive challenge- Ability to work within a matrix management structure is essential.- Experience of developing and leading a team of skilled qualified accountants, able to set clear vision & direction for the function, whilst ensuring excellent delivery and performance.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We don’t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
For more information on this career opportunity please
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There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
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