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European Financial Controller

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, Kent
Salary
£50000 - £70000 per annum + bonus
Closing date
Nov 13, 2020

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Job Role
Group Accountant
Sector
Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Fantastic opportunity to join growing and changing market leader as European Financial Controller

You will oversee a number of the group businesses, consolidate the results and drive improvement in accounting processes and systems

Client Details

Our exclusive client is a market leading business with global operations. They are planing to continue growth both organically and by acquisition and are seeking a new Financial Controller to grow as they grow.

Description

The European Financial Controller will be responsible for establishing efficient and effective processes throughout the European Entities. This will include the alignment of processes and systems with the group platforms.

In conjunction with the Financial Planning and Analysis team, you will contribute to the European financial planning, budgeting and forecasting activities, including Opex, Capex and cash flow management.

You will also be responsible for:

* Month end close and balance sheet account management
* Group financial reporting and local accounts preparation
* Provide accounting and tax advice, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
* Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, Opex and Capex management, including forecasts
* Direct and indirect tax compliance
* Manage third party accounting and tax compliance providers
* Manage external auditors, jointly plan and execute audit programs, including the design, implementation and adherence to SOX controls
* Control fixed assets and inventory, ensuring independent verification.

Profile

The European Financial Controller will be a fully qualified accountant - likely to be ACA or ACCA with a strong technical accounting background (Likely a Top 20 firm, but strong industry experience will be considered)

You will have good experience of transformation / change and the development of processes, systems and procedures.

As the role includes oversight of a number of European entities, it is likely that you will have experience of managing remote / international staff, and if you speak Spanish, French or Portuguese fluently then this will also be a significant advantage to your application.

Job Offer

A competitive basic salary and a strong benefits package including good bonus potential.

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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