Overview

The Regional Financial Controller will be an integral member of the Finance team; this role is a hands-on strategic leadership role overseeing all financial reporting and control matters for the UK and EMEA. In this role, you will ensure compliance with all legal and reporting requirements. The successful candidate will be a key member of the UK senior leadership team, contributing to the development and success of the Thrive business in the UK and globally. You will work cross-functionally with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and build and maintain strong business relationships. You possess a positive, can-do attitude with high drive.Primary Responsibilities

Financial Team

Lead and develop the UK finance team which is hybrid home/office based in both the UK and USKey member of the global finance team, serving as a strategic Finance Business Partner for UK senior leadership providing regular financial performance reports, contributing to development of strategy, supporting the overall development of the UK businessPartner closely with the UK Sr. People Business Partner on employment legislation and payroll matters as needed

Financial reporting and controls

Preparation of monthly group reporting pack including analysis of KPIs, trends and variancesOversee preparation of annual financial statements for UK operating company and consolidated financial statements for UK holding company ensuring all filing requirements and deadlines are metEnsure the company’s financial management systems and procedures continue to be fit for the needs of the businessMaintain and develop internal financial controls to ensure integrity of financial reporting and protection of company assetsPrepare ad-hoc analysis as required

Forecasting and budgeting

Preparation of periodic financial forecasts for UK operationsContribute to annual group budgeting process

Cash management

Produce weekly 13-week cash flow forecast for submission to Group FinanceManage cash flow to ensure the UK operation has sufficient liquid resources to meet all obligationsReview and approve vendor and other paymentsArrange FX to ensure any exposures are adequately hedgedOversee credit control and provide support in recovering any overdue debts including liaison with Account Management and Customer Service Management Teams

Audit

Oversee annual audit of financial records and financial statements for UK companiesBe the main point of contact for the auditors - agree with the audit plan and ensure audit information is collated and provided in a timely manner

Tax compliance

Working with the company’s tax advisors, ensure the preparation and submission of annual Corporation Tax computationsCalculate and arrange payment of Quarterly CT Instalment PaymentsOversee submission of quarterly VAT returns and ensure accuracy and timely paymentsEnsure the company’s operations are organized in the most tax effective mannerBe the in-house expert on all taxation matters to advise colleagues as appropriate

Payroll

Working with the company’s people team and payroll resources ensure that monthly payrolls in UK and Europe are completed accurately and on timeProvide variable pay elements for payroll including commission, bonuses and on-call paymentsEnsure all taxable benefits are properly identified and recordedOversee submission of annual P11D, PSA Employment Related Securities returns and ensure payments due are made on time

Professional advisors, banks and insurers

Build and maintain relationships with professional advisors including auditors, tax advisors, financial reporting accountants, insurance brokers, people team and payroll providers, employment benefit providers (e.g. pension, death in service, health insurance), UK legal advisors (commercial and people-team), finance software providers, business rates advisorsWorking with insurance brokers ensure annual insurance covers are appropriate in place where requiredBuild professional network outside of current providers

Commercial

Provide support to colleagues with respect to contractual arrangements (e.g. NDAs, customer and vendor contracts)Where required, build relationships with counterparts at key customers and vendors

Other compliance responsibilities

Ensure all statutory returns are completed and returned (e.g. Companies House Annual returns, Office for National Statistics returns)Deal with HMRC regarding any enquiries or reviews (e.g. VAT, payroll taxes)

Technical knowledge

Keep abreast of technical developments in such areas as accounting, tax and employment lawEnsure team continues to improve technical knowledge as appropriate

Qualifications

Qualified accountant in the UK with over 5 years’ experience in a senior finance role within an international growth businessA deep knowledge of UK/EMEA financial reporting requirements. Demonstrated mastery in supporting a dynamic and global organization with a solid experience in the areas of:Financial reporting and compliance within EMEA/UKFinancial modeling, analytical and decision-making skillsExperience of working in an IT MSP is highly desirableComfortable working at both a detailed and strategic level, able to think both operationally and strategicallyEffective networker able to build relationships at all levels both within the group and outsideComfortable working in a “matrix” organization with full and dotted line responsibilities working in multidisciplinary teamsStrong interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbalCommitted and demonstrated behaviors aligned to our core values (People, Customers, Attitude and Ownership)

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