UK Financial Controller

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Domestic & General Full time
UK Financial Controller

The Vacancy

UK Financial Controller

Location: Flexible working with visits to our office in Wimbledon as and when required.

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you a Finance Professional that wants to take responsibility for a large trading division’s balance sheet and income statement?

Are you looking to utilise your expertise and leadership skills to support the wider business in achieving ambitious targets?

If the answer is yes to both of these then look no further as this could be the ideal opportunity for you

We are excited to announce that we have a great opportunity for a UK Financial Controller to join our Finance team here at Domestic & General. We are looking for an experienced Finance Professional who can take ownership of the UK Finance division. They will be responsible for IFRS reporting to Group and UK GAAP statutory reporting for the UK trading companies. They will be a key contributor to our ambitious and rewarding finance projects and represent Finance across a wide range of commercial projects ongoing at D&G.

Domestic & General is a company with an ambitious future. We are expanding our horizons and entering new markets and we need your expertise to help make it happen. We are an international company who works with some of the worlds most respected and well-known brands of domestic appliances and electronic consumer goods. These opportunities don’t come around often, so this really is a position not to be missed.

Key responsibilities:

Full ownership of the accuracy and completeness of the UK balance sheet Preparation of the annual financial statements for the UK trading companies (UK GAAP) and group reporting submission (IFRS, including IFRS 17). Responsible for managing the UK audit relationship and ensuring the process is run efficiently and all issues are resolved in a timely manner. Preparation of month-end reporting packs to present directly to the Group CFO. Clearly documenting and articulating drivers for variances to budget, key accounting judgements, and opportunities and risks to the budget for the financial year Responsible for review and approval of the UK balance sheet models, signing of the completeness of the cash forecast during the budget and re-forecast process. Building strong relationships across the business, including with FP&A, Underwriting, Client Management, Service teams so that you can provide Finance input across all UK projects and teams where required. This includes the review of contracts, input into product/promotion launches and any ad hoc projects. Ensuring the UK segment is compliant with all Group policies and relevant technical accounting pronouncements and standards. Taking a lead role in responding to technical accounting issues that impact UK Finance. Proactive in ensuring technical matters are resolved and documented efficiently. Implementing the Financial Risk Control Framework in the UK, ensuring all controls are completed and documented to a high standard.

Skills and experience required:

Strong technical accounting expertise including IFRS and UK GAAP as well as having a good understanding of robust processes and effective controls. IFRS 17 experience is preferrable but not essential. Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and practices able to make sound day to day accounting decisions and solve accounting issues and problem as working knowledge of Corporation Tax, VAT and IPT Full ACCA Accountant qualification People focused and engaging that is capable of delivering clear objectives to finance teams. Advanced Excel skills Able to work and communicate effectively at all levels of the business including Group Financial Controller and external advisors. Clear written and oral communication skills Confident, a self-starter, with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment Able to demonstrate good attention to detail, good judgment showing logical decision making Capable of working under pressure and meet deadlines

We offer lots of great benefits Some of which include:

Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus 25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays, as well as an annual option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave Training opportunities as well as clearly defined career progression Health cash plan – employer funded cover to enable you to claim money back on essential healthcare costs, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and many more. Cover also includes unlimited access to a 24/7 virtual GP service Attractive company pension scheme Life assurance – employer funded cover of 4x basic salary Dedicated online benefit portal offering access to saving and lending facilities, financial wellbeing and support services: Salary Finance – access to savings and borrowing through payroll Car Leasing – access to a carbon neutral salary sacrifice car leasing scheme, with an all-inclusive monthly cost covering all charge, taxes, insurance, repairs and maintenance on a range of brand new vehicles Travel Loans – interest free loans to help spread the cost of annual travel tickets Cycle to Work – tax efficient bike and cycling equipment worth up to £1,000 Health & Wellbeing – discounted gym membership, online virtual workout sessions, online culinary classes OnHand – Giving you the opportunity to be an Eco & Social volunteer via a handy app. Volunteer individually or in groups to get involved in Youth Mentoring, Food Poverty, Homelessness & Elderly help. Employee Assistance Programme – specialist advice and support on issues such as finance, relationships, illness and family issues Free Domestic & General protection plan – one free plan each year with access to discounted rates of up to 50% on additional plans, including referrals for family and friends Employee discounts – access to discounted Sky TV and broadband packages, together with a range of discounts for 100s of online and high street retailers

Domestic & General are an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status.

Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks.



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