Financial Controller

One of the leading digital and gaming company based in London is experiencing a period of growth and are seeking to recruit new staff.

The company are looking to hire an experienced Finance Manager who is
looking to take a step up to Financial Controller, that has an existing experience in
multi-site retail/entertainment business.

The role will support the Finance Director.

This role is an hybrid role based in London, with candidates expected to work in the office Mondays-Wednesdays  and the option to work from home on Thursdays and Fridays.

As the Financial controller, you will lead a team of accountants to drive the finance department in support of the business.

Key Role and Responsibilities:

● Develop and maintain robust controls and procedures tailored to the
   unique needs of the business.
● Develop and maintain new processes around cash in transit control.and drive the           preparation and presentation of accurate and insightful
   financial reports to stakeholders.
● Working on various stakeholder reporting in US and UK, lender covenant
   reporting.
● Re-design of new reporting for various stakeholders.
● Cash Flow AI automation project implementation.
● Manage annual audit processes.and assist with Tax compliance filings.
● Establish new initiatives to modernise the finance and accounting
   function. AP automation, PO automation implementation.
● Responsible for the monthly, quarterly balance sheet reconciliation with
   detailed breakdown and explanations.
● Set up stock and inventory monitoring system and regular management
   and monitoring.
● Collaborate in departmental budget process and variance analysis.

 ● Assisting in partner reporting and managing relationships with external
   partners.
● Responsible for ensuring all finance & accounting SOP are set up and
   followed up in monthly and annual process.
● Set up Payroll control process for the externally run function.
● Ensuring compliance with statutory law and financial regulation.
● Provide technical accounting guidance and research for the relevant
   accounting treatment.
● Set up lease accounting for the new property portfolio in UK and US
   under UK GAAP and maintain and monitor current portfolio.
● Setting up more robust and automated FAR reporting system

● Month end reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, overseeing statutory accounts and     preparation of relevant reporting for different tax filings across US and UK.

● Optimisation : work closely with Finance Director on change initiatives
   and ad hoc tasks, including driving continued automation, optimisation,
   and simplification of finance processes.

Key Requirements

●  ACCA/CIMA Qualified min 3+ years PQE
●  Advanced Excel skills
●  Xero knowledge preferred.
● Strong finance and accounting knowledge, especially around lease
accounting and property portfolio under UK GAAP, FRS 102
●  Accounting Consolidation knowledge
● Strong analytical skills

 Benefits

● NEST Pension
● Unlimited Holidays
● Employee Assistance Programme - EAP (Self and Family).
● Share scheme

Other

● New and exciting concept, with an ambitious growth plan with highly experienced         Founders, Executive Team, and Investors

If you are intereted in a Financial controller position , please do not hesitate to apply.