Interim Financial Controller

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BlairWest is working on a retained Group Financial Controller position on a Fixed Term Contract for a period of 12 months. This is a group role for a business with a worldwide reach based in Washington, Tyne & Wear.

Reporting into the European Finance Director, you will support with leadership, management and control of the group finance function. You will provide support and financial control globally.

The Role:

• Manage and Maintain Group Consolidation process through ‘Board’ Software Platform
• Manage and Maintain monthly input process
• Prepare Monthly Board Report drafts for review by FD/CFO
• Prepare monthly KPI variance reports for 3 group functions
• Provide analysis and support for key variances/movements as part of monthly reporting requirements
• Support and maintain Group headcount trend reports
• Support and maintain Group Sales reports
• Maintain and support Treasury function through daily and monthly cash reports and 13-week cash flow forecasts, daily banking activities and forex requirements
• Maintenance and preparation of UK and US Corporate entity monthly reports
• General support and collaboration with the Authentication and Online finance teams
• Support annual budget and forecasting process – managing entity and divisional inputs, consolidating inputs, providing trend and variance reports and analysis
• Support year-end reporting requirements – full year group and divisional reporting
• Prepare and maintain annual consolidation streamers for Group, Authentication and Online
• Support preparation of Annual Consolidated and Subsidiary accounts at year end
• Day-to-day operational and functional support of local accounts teams in EMEA and US
• Supporting the implementation and ongoing improvement of systems, controls, processes, and documentation as part of the Global Finance Function
• Support annual audit and act as a lead on the year end audit preparation, planning and delivery of the audit process with the respective audit firms
• Support local and group tax reporting requirements including Corporate, PAYE and VAT requirements

The Individual:

• Degree level qualification
• Qualified Accountant
• Experience of a Group Reporting/Consolidation role/function preferable
• Strong accounting background and experience
• Must have good communication skills interacting at all levels from shop floor to Board level, and possess sound influencing, negotiating and assertiveness skills
• Must be able to demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities
• Must possess sound business judgement and be able to make appropriate decisions
• Must have the ability to multitask, be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
• Must demonstrate the highest level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality to be exercised at all times
• Must possess very good IT skills, particularly for MS Excel
• Exposure to Board Consolidation Tool, Sage and Netsuite preferred
• The ability to work accurately paying close attention to detail
• Flexibility to accommodate ever-changing working environment and demands placed upon it
• Must be able to fit into a culture where teamwork, empowerment and dedication is of utmost importance

Ideally, you will be available for a start in late August/early September.