Financial Controller

Opis stanowiska

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller role offers an exciting opportunity to join the senior management team of this fast-growing internationally focused business. Besides responsibilities for management accounts, corporate reporting and financial analysis, the role also offers the opportunity to manage a small team and take on responsibilities for a range of important operational activities. There are excellent career opportunities, including progression to Finance Director.

What you’ll be doing

• Management of all financial matters across the global Gibb business.
• Overseeing financial and reporting cycle of the business and ensuring timelines are adhered to, including month end close, internal reporting, audit, statutory accounts.
• Producing divisional management accounts monitoring business performance, reporting key variances and KPIs.
• Working closely with other areas of the business, including sales operations, credit control, procurement, and KYC.
• Supporting management with the preparation of budget and financial forecasts, contributing to the broader business plan.
• Lead on year end audit for the Gibb business, reporting up to Clarkson Port Services (immediate parent) and Group Finance as required.
• Manage the integration of new acquisitions as required, ensuring the Group control environment is embedded within new business acquisitions.
• Responsibility for managing the day to day tax affairs of the Gibb business, reporting into immediate parent and Group tax as required on all tax matters.
• Business partnering with senior leadership team to provide financial input on ad-hoc projects.
• Supporting continuous improvement, documentation, and development of internal systems.
• Implementing and integrating financial systems with global business partners and new ventures.
• Reporting on working capital globally including inventory management.
• Cashflow forecasting.
• Management of a financial team.
• Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

What we’re looking for

We invite applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change;
• Relationship building, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport;
• Collaboration, able to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results;
• Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt;
• Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas;
• Professional integrity and a respect for company values.

Other requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong academic track record, ideally with a 2:1 or above degree
• Experience within an international business
• Experience managing a team preferable but not essential
• A keen interest in the global economy
• Retail and distribution background desirable
• Good IT skills, experience with accounting systems advantageous
• Experience of working with ERP system