RRemoteville
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Financial Controller EMEA North and ME

Skills
Accounting StandardsCash Flow StatementsContinuous ImprovementDecision QualityIdentifying New OpportunitiesIncome TaxSales
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • ACA ACCA or equivalent accounting qualification
  • Strong understanding of IFRS UK GAAP and accrual accounting
  • Practical month end and annual close experience
  • Experience working with external auditors tax advisors and consultants
  • Ability to work in a fast-moving sales driven environment
  • Strong financial acumen and decision making skills
  • Skilled in planning prioritising and meeting deadlines
  • Ability to collaborate and manage ambiguity
  • Knowledge of local entity rules and regulations

Nice to have

  • Process improvement mindset
  • Global organisation experience
  • SAP familiarity
  • Self development focus
  • Project training interest

Day to day

  • Own month end close activities for UK Ireland Sweden Romania and related reporting deadlines
  • Prepare variance analysis cash flow reporting and balance sheet reconciliations with clear commentary and controls
  • Support statutory accounts audits tax compliance and financial reporting across multiple legal entities and rep offices

Hiring process

  • Apply with CV and any supporting details
  • Recruitment team reviews application
  • Human-led selection and decision making