Financial Controller UK&I

Michael Page (UK); Stockport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

• Financial Controller for a global business
• Great culture, salary and package

About Our Client

Michael Page is pleased to be supporting an innovative and market-leading European business in hiring a Financial Controller UK&I to report into the European FD for their UK Business, to be based in Stockport. It's an exciting time for the Group as they have started a finance transformation project which this new hire will play a key role in.

Job Description

Reporting to the European FD, you will be responsible for:

• Empowering the accounting teams by providing developmental support, goal-setting, and expert mentorship.
• Distributing tasks and responsibilities to align with departmental goals, ensuring efficient team operation and objective fulfillment.
• Conducting evaluations and delivering constructive feedback to nurture team growth and performance.
• Financial Accounting & Reporting.
• Coordinating, preparing, and submitting the accounting operations to provide IFRS monthly, quarterly, and annual financials, in accordance with the group calendar to IFRS group and local standards for the UK & Ireland entities.
• Coordinating local and group external auditors for annual audits and statutory accounts preparation, ensuring any audit issues are resolved and communicated.
• Overseeing VAT, PAYE, and other tax filings, ensuring timely and accurate submissions and ownership of payroll accounting, interfacing with HR and payroll provider.
• Assisting as required by the Controlling department to contribute to the annual budget process for the UK & Ireland.

The Successful Applicant

You will need to be:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified accountant with a strong background in IFRS experience.
• A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in finance, including 7-10 years in a sales-focused industrial finance position and at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• SAP S4HANA experience is a must, and HFM/Hyperion knowledge would be beneficial.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining accuracy and integrity of financial information.

What's on Offer

The package includes:

• Up to £75k base plus a £6k car allowance.
• 10% bonus.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office.
• Private healthcare.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• 5% company pension.