UK & Ireland > London Heathrow
We are looking for a Financial Controller to join our UK head office team at Heathrow Airport on a 12 months fixed term contract.
About the role:
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will provide leadership to the Finance Team. You will look to continually improve business performance, champion change and lead and motivate the team to continuously deliver optimum service to internal and external customers. This is an exciting opportunity for a well-rounded candidate with a strong technical grounding in audit firm background, to apply subsequent industry experience to a position of seniority to join and hit the ground and running.
A strong foundation in financial and management reporting are a must, but key to this role are personality, excellent communication skills, the ability to implement change, process and solution driven and a can do attitude.
What you’ll do:
Oversee all UK tax compliance, computations and submissions, such as VAT and Corporate Tax, as well as completion of all statutory financial reporting
Lead continuous improvement of entity financial control reviews and make recommendations, oversee the finance function including AP/AR shared services
Conduct critical analysis of key balance sheet accounts, cash flow forecasts and liquidity assessments
Report directly to the executive board on performance against budget and forecast, using your commercial acumen to provide suggestions as to strategic direction of the business and areas of focus for expansion
Deliver a collaborative approach between departments, ensuring delivery of strategy and business performance improvement and driving cost efficiencies
Apply industry foresight to lead your team to deliver a high quality finance, budgeting, reporting and accounting activities and deliver on statutory and legal reporting requirements
What you’ll bring:
Minimum 8 years industry experience
Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
Minimum 3 years’ auditor experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in fast paced and dynamic operational environment
MS Navision and or SAP experience an advantage
The ideal candidate:
Familiar with service contracts and experience working on multi-currency and global consolidations and matrix finance structures
Ability to quickly assess and resolve problems
Takes ownership
Hands on approach/ can do attitude
Strong organisation and time management skills
High level of attention to detail
Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
Professional, proactive approach
Flexibility and ability to prioritise as business needs change
We are looking for a candidate to start 03/03/23.
You must be able to demonstrate your right to work in the UK.
Contact Person: Shana Germain
Adress
Exeter Way