Financial Controller
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About the Role
Financial Controller - Financial Services Company
Our client is a visionary financial services company providing a innovative service, specifically in the payments space. Offering both business to business and business to customer services they have derived the flexibility to handle fully regulated and compliant payment processing to destinations around the world. Having received large venture capitalist backing, they have built and developed a successful platform for early stage businesses and are looking for an ambitious Financial Controller to lead their finance team.
Key Responsibilities for the Financial Controller.
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Preparation of management accounts together with supporting board report schedules
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Managing the forecasting and budgeting process
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Revenue related activities: Revenue recognition with supporting documentation
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PE reporting / Investor Reporting
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Weekly working capital reporting (cash, accrued revenue, debtors)
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Managing Payroll, pensions, and related matters
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Taxes: PAYE, VAT, CT and annual returns
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Banking and treasury
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Statutory accounts preparation and audit
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Continuous improvement of reporting and processes
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Ad-hoc queries as expected in a financial controller role
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Managing and mentoring of the team
Desired Skills and Experience:
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Been a previous Financial Controller
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Fully qualified – ACA / CIMA / ACCA
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Investor reporting experience is advantageous
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Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills are required
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines