Job Description

Equifind are supporting a rapidly expanding multifaceted wealth management business who are on the lookout for a Financial Controller to join the team!

Based in London and Basildon (Essex) they have roughly £4bnAUM across both under management and under administration with only 50 members across the whole group. It’s a brilliant time to join the business as the Finance Director has now moved into a key strategic position, so this hire will be to manage the junior finance members, act on key deliverables, prepare both group reporting, MI packs and MA packs.

Description:

• Managing the month-end close process.


• Taking ownership of the month-end close process and the timely and accurate preparation of management accounts.


• Re-visiting existing processes and controls, automating through software where possible, and streamlining workflows.


• Developing and maintaining a best practice control environment and consistently striving to enhance the wider financial control environment.


• FCA regulatory returns, CRS/FATCA reporting, VAT filing and R&D tax credit process.


• Providing support, training and guidance to junior team members.


• Work closely with Operations to align processes and improve efficiency of operations.


• Liaising with auditors and external advisors to produce the annual reports, accounts and tax computations for all group companies.


• Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulation.


• Management of the staff payroll process from end to end.


• Oversees cost management to safeguard the business and assets.


• Cash flow management and reporting.


• Support the transition to a single general ledger/ERP.


• Oversight of financial policies and processes.

Application Criteria:

• ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualified


• 2-4 years PQE


• Financial services experience


• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-growing environment


• Strong communication skills

Compensation:

• £70,000 - 85,000 base salary


• Annual performance related bonus


• Share options


• Employer pension contribution


• 3 days in office per week (2 in Basildon, 1 in London)


• 25 days annual leave


• Private health and dental care