Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsClient Authorisation RequiredLeadership RoleOpportunity to work for a growing international businessAbout Our ClientOur client is an established and successful brand, with global operations and a strong and impressive product portfolio. They are looking for a driven and ambitious candidate to develop the accounting team and improve processes within the team to offer the business detailed and robust financial insight.Job DescriptionThis is a broad and varied role for an experienced senior finance candidate. Leading the finance team through successful mentoring and development this role will be pivotal in setting the culture of continuous and effective process improvements.Responsibilities:Manage and drive improvements in the payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functionsLead the month end close ensuring deadlines are metMaintain all financial controlReview and approve all month end reconciliations and control accountsPrepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts and reports for the Board, Executive Team and UK and Ireland management teamsEffectively manage the working capital components of the Group, and in particular accounts receivable, cash, accounts payable and taxesProduce statutory accounts and tax returns for the Group and its various subsidiaries as and when required in accordance with the relevant accounting principles and jurisdictional legislationUndertake the annual audit and prepare the statutory financial accounts, in IFRSAssist Financial Planning and Analysis team to prepare rolling forecasts of profit/loss, balance sheets and cash flowsSupport Financial Planning & Analysis to Identify key non-financial metrics, develop the systems and processes to capture the information and report on these in line with business strategiesThe Successful ApplicantThe successful applicant will possess strong interpersonal and presentation skills. Managing the relationship with the Group auditors as well as external advisors, bankers and other stakeholders. You will be able to demonstrate a positive, engaging, hardworking approach and exhibit the company values of customer focus, results driven, teamwork, respect and integrity. You will be confident in developing and mentoring large diverse teams with differing needs to the best of their abilities. You will be a technically strong qualified accountant, with sound practical knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting and a strong Tax background would be highly desirable. Ideally you will have worked in a large matrix organisation and taken a finance team through transformation, change and process improvement.You will possess a strong academic track record and be able to demonstrate an accomplished, confident communication style and able to influence at all levels within a business. A self-starter with a 'can do' attitude, able to operate in an autonomous, hands-on environment is essential, as is the ability to develop and manage a small team and business partner effectively. Hyperion and ERP systems experience would also be highly desirable.What's on OfferCompetitive PackageContactLuisa DiamantQuote job refJN-112020-1557645Phone number+44 1727 73 0146Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorFinancial ControllerSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationEssexContract typePermanentConsultant nameLuisa DiamantConsultant phone+44 1727 73 0146Job referenceJN-112020-1557645