Financial Controller - Associate Director

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Controller to join our team. The ideal candidate should be a qualified accountant with a strong background in financial control and processes, coupled with advanced technology skills, particularly in Python (desired), PowerBI (essential), and data management (essential).

If you are passionate about finance, technology, and have a keen interest in control, technical accounting and commercial elements of finance, this is an exciting opportunity.

Having strong people management skills and a humble hardworking work ethic is essential.

The successful candidate will be a member of the group accounting team, working closely with senior individuals in our Working Capital Finance team and senior members of the Pemberton Group Finance Team.

This role will initially involve implementing financial reporting processes and outputs for a new strategic initiative within the Pemberton Group. The role will be varied in scope, encompassing group accounting, control and commercial finance for this initiative, which is market leading.

It will suit someone with a solid accounting/finance background, interested in widening their scope of responsibilities and in joining an ambitious team to provide best in class service to the business.

Responsibilities

As a Financial Controller, you will play a critical role in overseeing financial controls, optimising processes, and leveraging technology to enhance financial reporting and analysis, and ensure timely accurate as detailed in the key responsibilities below:

Accurate and timely financial reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis is a key success factor for this role.

• Prepare and maintain books and records and financial statements
• Deliver accurate reporting on a timely basis
• Work with and oversee the delivery of reporting outputs
• Reporting performance metrics to stakeholders on a timely basis
• Working closely with the management team on forecasting and finance
• Working closely with the management team on FX hedging, Liquidity management and reporting in relation to these aspects
• Assist with cash forecasting and related requirements
• Assist with tax reporting
• Primary contact for auditors, administrator and other service providers
• Other ad hoc projects and tasks as required by senior management or working capital finance

Process Optimisation:

• Ensure process structure and planning by having a forward looking, anticipatory mindset to financial reporting processes and control and monthly reporting delivery
• Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Implement best practices and standardised processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Be a key contributor by delivering automation, identifying areas for improvement and engaging with the team in London on wider process and control improvements

Technology:

• Utilise advanced technology skills and data management, to automate financial processes and develop data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with IT teams to enhance financial and reporting tools.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Develop and maintain robust financial reporting dashboards, providing insights to key stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and actionable financial reporting to key stakeholders.
• Identify potential process or finance risks and assess their impact on the business. Develop strategies to mitigate risks and implement control measures to address risk.

Strong Communication and stakeholder management:

• Strong upward stakeholder management (including working capital finance portfolio management)
• The ability to communicate complex financial concepts and insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Effective interpersonal and presentation skills are essential for this role.
• A proactive and self-motivated individual who takes initiative and requires minimal supervision to drive projects forward and meet objectives
• Strong ability to communicate project status and escalation of issues in delivery

Willing to Challenge the Status Quo:

• An innovative thinker who is not afraid to question established processes and seeks out opportunities for improvement. Willingness to challenge and explore new ideas.

Evolving and Growing with the Business:

• A commitment to personal and professional growth, with an understanding that our industry and business are constantly evolving. Willingness to adapt and learn in response to changing needs and opportunities.

Person Specification

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, CPA, CFA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience within asset management
• Experience in a reputable audit firm
• Experience in supply chain, trading company, inventory or movement of goods (Required)
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or a similar role in the financial services or supply chain industry.
• Strong background in financial controls and process optimisation.
• Understanding of underlying asset classes
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail to ensure accurate and precise compliance.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate complex matters in a clear and concise manner.
• Adaptability: Demonstrated flexibility in handling multiple tasks and deadlines, with the ability to adapt to changes.
• Ethics and Integrity: Unwavering commitment to ethical business practices and a high level of personal and professional integrity.
• Technology: Advanced technology skills, including proficiency in Python (Desired), PowerBI, and data management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Specifically Excel (Advanced), Word and Power Point).
• Continuous Learning: Willingness to stay updated with industry trends, attending seminars, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
• Self-driven and Results-oriented: A self-motivated individual with a strong drive to achieve high-quality results. Capable of working efficiently and effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Reliable, Hardworking, and Ambitious: A reliable and hardworking professional who takes ownership of tasks and consistently strives for excellence. Demonstrates ambition to excel and grow within the organisation.

Culture

Everyone at Pemberton strives to and identifies with the following:

• Builds trust and credibility.
• Is polite, respectful, collaborative, with a strong service ethic.
• Plans and prioritises effectively but is flexible and can work with complexity and ambiguity.
• Identifies key issues and provides optimal, evidence-based solutions.
• Is determined and resilient.
• Brings innovative and transformational thinking.
• Demonstrates a risk and compliance mindset.

Compliance and ESG Responsibilities

In performing regulated and unregulated activities for the firm the Finance Associate will follow the Individual Conduct rules:

• act with integrity
• act with due care, skill, and diligence
• open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA, CSSF, SEC, DIFC and any other relevant regulatory bodies
• pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
• observe proper standards of market conduct
• ensure all Compliance activity takes into consideration ESG factors to maximise corporate sustainability and support the firm’s diversity and inclusion objectives

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Supply Chain
• Industries: Financial Services, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Investment Management