Financial / European Controller

2 months ago

Bradford West Yorkshire BD, Bradford, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

Are you a dynamic finance professional with a passion for leadership and process excellence? We have an outstanding opportunity for a European Financial Controller / Senior Financial Controller to join the team in West Yorkshire. If you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-regional environment and have a knack for driving efficiency and compliance, read on
Our client is a leading European organisation with a strong global presence. Their commitment to excellence and innovation drives their success. As a senior member of the finance team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our financial landscape and ensuring seamless operations across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership: Manage a talented finance team, including financial accountants and assistant financial accountants. Your coaching and career development skills will be crucial in nurturing their growth.
  • Financial Accounting: Take charge of financial accounting for our European entities. Approve journals, review balance sheet reconciliations, and ensure month-end processes run smoothly.
  • Auditor Relations: Be the main point of contact for auditors (statutory, group, internal, SOX, and bank). Your expertise will ensure compliance and positive audit outcomes.
  • Technical Support: Provide technical accounting guidance to your team and local businesses.
  • SOX Compliance: Uphold the highest standards of SOX compliance in all processes and procedures.

Your Task:

  • Efficiency Champion: Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive efficiency gains.
  • Strategic Input: Contribute to the strategic planning of our department.
  • Ad-Hoc Projects: Dive into exciting projects as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified: Your accounting qualifications are essential.
  • Leadership Experience: Proven success in managing teams within a fast-paced, multi-regional environment.
  • SAP Proficiency: Advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Financial Acumen: Strong background in financial accounting.

Success Measures:

  • Timely Reporting: Ensure accurate month-end reporting for all entities.
  • Statutory Compliance: File statutory accounts within group deadlines without audit issues.
  • SOX Excellence: Maintain impeccable SOX compliance and earn positive feedback from Internal Audit and Controllership teams.
  • Process Improvements: Showcase your ability to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
  • Effective Stakeholder Engagement: FP&A Lead, EMEA Controllership, AP Managers

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary up to £75k.
  • Hybrid & flexible working
  • Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

If you're ready to make an impact and elevate your career, apply now Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. We look forward to discussing this further

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