Equifind are supporting a rapidly expanding multifaceted wealth management business who are on the lookout for a Financial Controller to join the team!
Based in London and Basildon (Essex) they have roughly £1bnAUM across both under management and under administration with only 80 members across the whole group. It’s a brilliant time to join the business as the Finance Director has now moved into a key strategic position, so this hire will be to manage the junior finance members, act on key deliverables, prepare both group reporting, MI packs and MA packs.
Description:
- Managing the month-end close process.
- Taking ownership of the month-end close process and the timely and accurate preparation of management accounts.
- Re-visiting existing processes and controls, automating through software where possible, and streamlining workflows.
- Developing and maintaining a best practice control environment and consistently striving to enhance the wider financial control environment.
- Day-to-day overseeing and management of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams, and ensuring efficient and accurate processing of daily transactions.
- Assisting with FCA regulatory returns, CRS/FATCA reporting, VAT filing and R&D tax credit process.
- Providing support, training and guidance to junior team members.
- Work closely with Operations to align processes and improve efficiency of operations.
- Liaising with auditors and external advisors to produce the annual reports, accounts and tax computations for all group companies.
- Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulation.
- Management of the staff payroll process from end to end.
- Oversees cost management to safeguard the business and assets.
- Cash flow management and reporting.
- Support the transition to a single general ledger/ERP.
- Oversight of financial policies and processes.
Application Criteria:
- ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualified
- 2-4 years PQE
- Financial services experience
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-growing environment
- Strong communication skills
Compensation:
- £70,000 - 85,000 base salary
- Annual performance related bonus
- Share options
- Employer pension contribution
- 3 days in office per week (2 in London, 1 in Basildon)
- 25 days annual leave
- Private health and dental care