Group Financial Controller

Fuse Universal; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

We're Fuse. And our mission is to help our customers unlock the knowledge and expertise that their people need to improve their skills and perform in their work. Enabling everyday learning moments isn’t just our motto, it’s why our clients choose us to help power their organisational learning culture. With our award winning AI powered platform, we are proudly redefining the way that people and organisations learn and communicate.

From our beginning in London 2010, we now have over 100 employees located across the globe from South Africa, the US, Mainland Europe, India, Singapore and the UK. We encourage each Fuser to decide where they perform at their brilliant best. We invest in our people and culture, offering competitive financial, health, social and security benefits as well as working remotely but collaboratively through our platform.

We're on the lookout for the next passionate and ambitious person to join our mission. Are you ready to be part of the Fuse tribe? We would love to hear from you!

About this role

The Group Financial Controller will play an active role in all financial activities of the company, including financial reporting, and the preparation of monthly management accounts, including board and investor reporting, FP&A. In this remote position, the successful candidate will be key in developing the finance department, enhancing and overseeing a strong internal control environment and liaising with non-financial members within the Company. This is an all-encompassing role and would suit someone who is proactive and focused on successful delivery and results.

About the team

This role is a critical hire for the team and this role will report to the Group Finance Director. There are two direct reports: one Management Accountant and an Assistant Management Accountant.

Your Responsibilities

Management and Statutory Reporting:

• Strong FP&A focus, owning budgets and quarterly re-forecasting for the group.
• Maintain and monitor key financial metrics, including SAAS metrics (ARR/CARR/ Net & Gross Retention/ Lifetime value/ Customer Acquisition Costs - to name a few).
• Own and develop the monthly consolidated management reporting across five legal entities, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow and associated KPIs.
• Managing and coaching two/one staff member/s, identifying and providing the necessary training.
• Provide analysis of key variances to budget and respond to any investor queries.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary on monthly results, both internally and to external investors.
• Be the main point of contact and take ownership of the annual audit process.
• Preparation of annual financial statements under IAS 102.
• Take ownership of the payroll function across four countries. Liaising with both HR and the external payroll provider.
• Responsible for the reconciliation of all balances sheet accounts and proactively resolving any issues which may arise.
• Oversee all ledgers, ensuring prompt invoicing, effective credit control, supplier management.
• Close attention to cashflow tracking and forecasting.
• Adopt a mentality of continual improvement, with the aim of developing a best in class finance department, and rectifying any control weaknesses.
• To critically challenge current working practices with the aim to improve departmental efficiency and the quality of monthly reporting.
• Ensure compliance with local filing regulations for the group.

Tax Compliance:

• Responsibility for the preparation and submission of quarterly UK and Australian VAT returns.
• Ensure compliance with current indirect Tax legislation and best practice.
• Preparation of annual P11Ds and PSA returns.
• Assist in the preparation of the corporate Tax computation.
• Prepare annual research and development Tax claim both with internal stakeholders and external parties.

Systems:

• Take full ownership for the development of the Xero Accounting package, such that its capability can be fully utilised e.g. Develop Purchase Order Process.
• Oversee the quarterly submission of the National Statistics return.
• Recommend process improvements, both to current systems and working practices.

Requirements

• Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Advanced Excel skills – must.
• Personable, with excellent communication skills
• Motivated by building relationships and working within a team
• FP&A focused
• Enthusiastic and passionate driver of change
• Strong team player
• Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Forward focussed
• Remote-first and flexible working
• Home-working and Wellbeing allowance
• Learning & Development - peer and platform learning
• Comprehensive Health Insurance with Vitality
• Perkbox - enjoy a wide range of benefits, discounted shopping and services
• Annual leave: 25 days + day off on your birthday + all bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company social events
• Employee recognition awards: employee of the month, long service awards, and our employee referral scheme