Job type
PermanentLocation
BradfordWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
Up to £75,000
Exciting Job Opportunity: Senior Financial Controller / European Controller (West Yorkshire)
Are you a dynamic finance professional with a passion for leadership and process excellence? We have an outstanding opportunity for a European Financial Controller / Senior Financial Controller to join the team in West Yorkshire. If you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-regional environment and have a knack for driving efficiency and compliance, read on!
Our client is a leading European organisation with a strong global presence. Their commitment to excellence and innovation drives their success. As a senior member of the finance team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our financial landscape and ensuring seamless operations across multiple entities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Manage a talented finance team, including financial accountants and assistant financial accountants. Your coaching and career development skills will be crucial in nurturing their growth.
- Financial Accounting: Take charge of financial accounting for our European entities. Approve journals, review balance sheet reconciliations, and ensure month-end processes run smoothly.
- Auditor Relations: Be the main point of contact for auditors (statutory, group, internal, SOX, and bank). Your expertise will ensure compliance and positive audit outcomes.
- Technical Support: Provide technical accounting guidance to your team and local businesses.
- SOX Compliance: Uphold the highest standards of SOX compliance in all processes and procedures.
Your Task:
- Efficiency Champion: Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive efficiency gains.
- Strategic Input: Contribute to the strategic planning of our department.
- Ad-Hoc Projects: Dive into exciting projects as needed.
Qualifications & Skills:
- CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified: Your accounting qualifications are essential.
- Leadership Experience: Proven success in managing teams within a fast-paced, multi-regional environment.
- SAP Proficiency: Advantageous but not mandatory.
- Financial Acumen: Strong background in financial accounting.
Success Measures:
- Timely Reporting: Ensure accurate month-end reporting for all entities.
- Statutory Compliance: File statutory accounts within group deadlines without audit issues.
- SOX Excellence: Maintain impeccable SOX compliance and earn positive feedback from Internal Audit and Controllership teams.
- Process Improvements: Showcase your ability to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
- Effective Stakeholder Engagement: FP&A Lead, EMEA Controllership, AP Managers
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary up to £75k.
- Hybrid & flexible working
- Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
If you’re ready to make an impact and elevate your career, apply now! Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. We look forward to discussing this further!
