Our client, is currently seeking a Senior Financial Controller to join their Finance Operations Centre of Excellence team. This permanent position involves overseeing the management account process for UK-based corporate functions, cash reporting and forecasting, management of the UK payroll accounting team, and various UK-led Accounts Payable initiatives.

• Overall responsibility for the preparation of management accounts for UK-based Corporate Services functions, including 40 cost centres with a cost base over $76m
• Liaising with the Montreal-based corporate FP&A team and overseeing monthly Accounts Payable reconciliation
• Supporting multiple budget holders on finance matters
• Maintaining robust financial controls, including reviewing balance sheet reconciliations using the BlackLine reconciliation tool
• Managing the UK-based Payroll Accounting team responsible for monthly payroll reconciliations and costing to the UK businesses
• Reviewing weekly cash reports and monthly cashflow forecasts
• Assisting with UK-led Accounts Payable initiatives, such as the expansion of purchase order usage in the UK business
• Managing and developing UK staff, and participating in ad hoc projects
• Communicating with non-financial staff to ensure compliance with Group systems, procedures and policies

Technical and Professional Experience:

• Qualified in a recognised professional accountancy qualification
• Extensive management account experience
• Good working knowledge of payroll accounting and Accounts Payable functions
• People management experience

Behavioural:

• Sound analytical skills
• Strong people management skills
• Customer awareness
• Organised and able to work in a structured way
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work to deadlines

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

If you are an experienced financial professional looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client''s esteemed team.