Group Financial Controller

Overview
In this role you will oversee the group financial control function and adherence to policies and procedures, working autonomously and reporting to the Finance Director.

You will be responsible for leading and managing the global financial operations and developing a highly capable, flexible and effective team, leading by example.

Working arrangements

Please note this role does offer hybrid working, our model sets out a minimum 60% onsite / 40% home working.

Part time working or job share options will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of group financial accounting

• Develop and enforce the group's internal control environment, through a robust yet efficient system of internal controls, checks and balances to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and manage the group's statutory reporting requirements
• Lead the annual audit process and implement any recommendations
• Manage and update all group accounting policies
• Maintain accurate and complete books of account to defined standards and in accordance with the group's accounting policies.
• Manage and improve the group's financial systems and processes, through supporting the selection, implementation and enhancement of systems, platforms, and solutions to deliver first-class financial operations and reporting
• Define and manage standard, efficient and timely month-end and year-end processes
• Ownership of the Group's cash management, adhering to the agreed controls and strategies in the Group's treasury policy.
• Manage group tax compliance and submissions globally (payroll taxes, VAT, US sales taxes, corporation/income taxes, withholding taxes).
• Stay informed about changes in financial and tax regulations and ensure the company's compliance with them.
• Provide input and support to the FP&A team for business planning and ad hoc projects

Requirements

You will need to be a qualified accountant with significant industry experience, capable of leading the Finance team and contributing to the strategic thinking of the business.

Your experience will include:

• Proven PQE experience and track record in a similar role, ideally in the technology sector
• Strong technical accounting background/knowledge (IFRS)  
• Ability to lead and develop a Finance team
• Knowledge and direct working experience of business taxes and compliance – ideally in an international and/or group environment.
• Direct experience of preparing and submitting claims under the UK R&D tax credit scheme.
• Cashflow, banking, and treasury management skills 
• Track record of internal control and process development
• Experience in accounting software & ERP packages (ideally MS Business Central or Dynamics).
• Work with integrity, delivery focus and accountability 
• An interest in our mission   

Benefits

• Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Eligible for performance related bonus
• Share options scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Private medical, critical illness & other financial benefits
• Innovation & merit recognition bonus potential
• A truly collaborative working environment