Current Vacancies

Published 14/11/2022

Group Financial Controller

Empiric is a global recruitment company dominating the technology sector and we are currently looking for a Group Financial Controller.

 

Your role will be to undertake all aspects of financial management for the Group, including; financial accounting, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, developing and perfecting internal processes and controls, business partnering with senior management across the business, working closely with the FD and CEO to develop business strategy and provide value-adding MI to the board in order to help guide key business decisions.

 

 

Role and Responsibilities:

Processes

· Design and implement the necessary controls to protect the organisation’s assets and prevent any potential areas of fraud. This work will be determined by any changes required and outlined by the Board and should meet the needs of audit recommendations.

 

Financial/Management Accounting

· Prepare the management accounts for the Group for review by the Board in line with the monthly accounting timetable.

· Deliver all reports to the relevant deadlines.

· Devolve operational reporting and ownership of budgets to managers through the provision of the appropriate reporting tools which will enable budget managers to plan and review the financial performance of their departments.

 

Budgeting/Forecasting

· Assist the Board with the preparation of the detailed annual budget and forecasts.

· Prepare the operational budget timetable and work with customers to enable the business to meet agreed deadlines.

 

Systems

· Ensure the robustness of all finance systems taking into account any required enhancements and upgrades required.

· Development of the existing finance system to empower managers to exercise financial control over their areas of the business.

· Review the financial management needs of the organisation and propose new systems and processes to support these needs where appropriate.

 

Financial Policies & Procedures

· Ensure, from the framework outlined by the Board, that appropriate financial policies are implemented, documented and become part of the core work of the finance department.

 

Communication

· To raise the profile of the Finance Department through the provision of a service that meets the needs of all stakeholders. Be able to influence colleagues when introducing new ideas, processes and systems that support the aims and objectives of the Group.

· As Group Financial Controller the post holder should seek to communicate effectively throughout the organisation and actively participate in relevant forums and cross – departmental working groups as deemed appropriate.

 

Statutory Accounting/Reporting

· Prepare and deliver the operational audit plan and provide to the Board for inclusion in the overall audit timetable.

· Manage new and existing regulatory requirements where appropriate and incorporate them into the financial and management accounts.

· Complete and deliver operational information/payments to HMRC, and other government and regulatory bodies as required. This includes VAT returns.

 

Employee Payroll

· Work with the Finance Manager to ensure the outputs of the payroll function are effective with a view to putting in place the necessary controls and checks that ensures all employees are paid accurately and on time.

· Review and authorise the monthly payroll by ensuring that the payroll team reconcile the payroll and finance systems and investigate and report any differences.

 

Contractors Bill and Pay

· Work with the finance Manager to ensure that the outputs of the contractor bill and pay team are working effectively with suitable controls and reporting in place and deadlines are met.

 

Leadership/Management

· Recruitment, management and development of all members of the Finance Team, ensuring their welfare, job satisfaction, competence and motivation.

· Carry out regular appraisals and ensure development plans are in place for the team.

· Lead on any changes required to processes and procedures and be able to drive and motivate the team in meeting set goals and objectives.

 

Treasury

· Assist the FD in the day to day treasury movements adhering to the appropriate financial policy and procedures of the Group. Maintain a 13 week detailed cashflow forecast and report any concerns to the board

 

Raising Departmental Profile

· Continually increase the departments profile across the business. The role is fundamental to the delivery of a financial management framework for the business and should seek to increase awareness of the work of the department and what it can offer and also what it expects, from its internal customers.

 

Other Duties

· Other ad-hoc duties and tasks including covering the Finance Director when they are away from the business.

To apply, submit your application to careers@empiric.com