Financial Controller ( Contract role)

Michael Page (UK); Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

• 3 month contract, possibility to extend / become permanent.
• 2-3 days onsite in central Oxford. Rest work from home.

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised institution with a strong presence in Oxford.

An interesting and dynamic business with excellent career opportunities and flexible working (2 days office, 3 days home).

Job Description

The Financial Controller is responsible for:

• Maintaining the integrity of financial accounts for overseas entities, ensuring reconciliations between local statutory accounts and management accounts are accurate.
• Leading projects involving the establishment, restructuring, or closure of international entities, ensuring compliance with advice from Group Tax, Legal, HR, and Treasury, and keeping all relevant stakeholders informed.
• Managing relationships with third-party accounting and payroll providers, onboarding new suppliers, setting service expectations, and ensuring adherence to agreed control processes.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline and standardise processes, such as implementing a uniform T&E system across all entities.
• Developing and maintaining the overseas entity Manual, outlining processes and procedures to be implemented consistently across all overseas territories.
• Authorising funding for overseas entities, balancing the need for liquidity with safeguarding Group funds from risks such as FX losses or fraudulent activity.
• Providing relevant data and updates to Division Finance Directors, Business Partners, and the Financial Planning and Analysis team to ensure compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory frameworks.
• Chairing geographical meetings with Tax, Legal, HR, FP&A, and Business Partners to address overseas entity-related matters.
• Responding to audit queries and ensuring timely resolution of audit points related to overseas entities.

The Successful Applicant

A successful International Financial Controller should have:

Essential:

• Professionally qualified accountant with a comprehensive understanding of accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Effective and persuasive communicator, capable of engaging with individuals at all levels.
• Experience in a global finance role.
• Knowledge of key business processes and best practices.

What's on Offer

• Paid on a daily rate basis.
• 3 month contract initially with potential to extend.
• A unique opportunity to work in the heart of Oxford 2 days per week.