Financial Controller

Hutcheon Mearns are working with a Private Equity backed, high growth, multi-national organisation to recruit a Financial Controller. Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, this is the ideal role for a candidate with 2-5 years post qualifying experience to take a step up and truly make a difference. This is a fantastic career development opportunity which is varied and diverse, allowing the successful candidate to gain a wide range of skills and experiences.

This position offers a unique opportunity to be actively involved in the implementation of key financial processes and controls, providing significant exposure to senior management and valuable experience in a global business environment.

The Opportunity

• Support Financial Consolidation:
  • Assist in the monthly consolidation of financial results from all global regions
  • Help prepare consolidated financial reports for the executive team
• Implementation of Financial Controls:
  • Actively participate in the design and implementation of comprehensive financial controls
  • Assist in developing and documenting internal control policies and procedures
  • Support implementation of new global accounting policy and its consistent application

1. Reconciliations:
   • Support the Financial Controller in performing balance sheet reconciliations, including foreign exchange (FX) and intercompany reconciliations
   • Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

• Factoring programme
  • Management of the invoice factoring programme
  • Reconciliation of factoring balances to financial reporting and liquidity forecasts working with the Global Treasurer and their team
• Regional Financial Reviews:
  • Assist in the review of regional financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Work with regional finance teams to gather necessary information and support
• Audit and Compliance:
  • Assist in coordinating internal and external audits
  • Help ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Project Support:
  • Participate in projects aimed at improving financial processes and systems
  • Provide support for initiatives to enhance financial reporting and controls

Background and Experience

• CA/ACA or equivalent
• Minimum of 2-4 years of post qualification experience in an accounting or finance role
• Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting standards
• Experience with financial reconciliations and internal controls
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems
• Excellent excel skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• High level of integrity and attention to detail

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in an international business
• Exposure to financial consolidation and reporting
• Prior involvement in implementing financial systems or controls
• Experience with intercompany transactions and FX reconciliations

Flexibility and Benefits

This company offers a range of attractive benefits, an exciting fast paced environment and fantastic career development opportunities.

Next Steps

If this is of interest, please apply via the link provided.