We are currently recruiting for a Financial Services Challenger Bank who is searching for a Group Financial Controller to join their start up London desk. This position will be part of the management team and will provide oversight and daily responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling the financial activities of the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Leads and oversees the development, implementation and management of the Finance function. This will include financial controls, frameworks, services, policies and processes in line with compliance requirements and good financial practice of the following finance functions:
- financial and management accounting;
- accounts payable;
- accounts receivable;
- banking payments;
- payroll management;
- tax management;
- Treasury; and
- bank/third party reconciliation
- Provides financial leadership & direction to support the achievement of the company vision, mission and values
- Trusted advisor and partner to the management & Board
- Lead the process around the development of the annual plan and budgets
- Lead the development and authorisation of effective financial accounting policies, in line with professional standards, and the specific financial and tax reporting requirements.
Requirements
- Recent Financial Control experience including P&L management in an start up organisation
- Experience of setting up controls and processes at an early stage
- Knowledge of the UK banking/financial/regulatory sector
- Qualified Accountant – essential
- Proven track record in a stand-alone high level financial control role
- Experience of managing an outsourced finance operation – Highly desirable
- Provide clear financial direction, oversight to ensure financial compliance and good financial practice.
This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who is looking for a new challenge to take ownership of a Finance function and build a long term legacy for the organisation.
If you are interested in this role please apply below or contact me for more information.
