Financial Controller
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
- Salary
- £65000 - £75000 per annum
- Closing date
- Aug 26, 2022
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- Job Role
- Controller
- Sector
- Retail & Wholesale
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Level of qualification
- CIMA
Job Details
The Financial Controller for Management Accounting will lead a team of 10 and take ownership for management accounts production and business partnering for the Region.
Client Details
Our client are an international business and household name brand within the Retail industry.
Description
* Support the FD with providing a high performing management accounts function delivering accurate monthly management accounts and insightful commentary in line with deadlines
* Delivering a suite of standardised reporting required for the Region
* Support the planning and forecasting process
* Internal control and compliance responsibility shared with the Financial Controller - Transactional
* Leading, developing and motivating the management accounts team supporting the region with timely and insightful management accounts to enable efficient effective decision making by the leadership team
* Collaboration with other Financial Controllers and Business Partners to support key deliverables relating to (but not exclusively) Statutory accounts, automation, prioritisation, removing workload and process/efficiency improvements.
* Visible proactive leader across the finance function supporting timely PDR's and plans for succession planning and development
* Deputising for the FD when required.
Profile
* A highly experienced accounting leader with a strong track record of building / coaching and developing high performing teams
* A well-organised approach to long-term deadlines and an ability to respond calmly, but effectively under pressure
* Well developed knowledge of SAP and ideally other systems utilised within the business (COGNOS, TM1, Oracle etc)
* Proven ability to lead the teams prioritising and adding value in line with strategic objectives
* An agile and dynamic approach to problem solving and a desire to focus effort on what is important to support the strategic agenda of the business rather than constantly dealing with urgent issues arising daily.
You will demonstrate...
- Pro-active behaviours - by contributing to business success, making good decisions and sharing ideas
- Performance behaviours - by being results focused, working well with others and putting our customer first
- People behaviours - by being a great communicator, being engaged and developing each other
- Personal behaviours - by being resilient, creating trust and developing yourself
Job Offer
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.
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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