Financial Controller

Partnered with an International leading sports agency based in Central London, I am searching for a Financial Controller on a full time permanent basis with only 3 days per week in the office.

Supporting the Chief Financial Officer, you will have the opportunity to help achieve and maintain high-performance standards through team management as well as budgeting and forecasting, and effective financial governance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership of general ledgers and monthly close processes, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Management of the CAA Stellar accounting team, including mentoring, coaching, supervision and support with any day-to-day needs.
• Approve daily accounting entries across sales ledger/purchase ledger and cash transactions, and complete month end process preparing/reviewing journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Oversee and review all financial schedules, ledgers and balance sheet reconciliations in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Oversee and own the preparation of monthly management reporting packages for submission to the Chief Financial Officer, adhering to month end deadlines. Including analysis of fluctuations in monthly operating results.
• Provide cashflow forecast and assist with cashflow management including bank reconciliation and debtors control.
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
• Approve client and office bank payments up to certain thresholds.
• Management of cashflow requirements, preparation of high-level forecasts and FX currency sales.
• Review of new deal contracts and application of revenue recognition policy.
• Ensure that all consultant retainers and T&E expenses are aligned to contracts and company policy.
• Assist with regular audit processes.
• Implement and maintain strong & effective financial controls and escalate issues appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Identify potential process efficiencies & contribute towards a high standard, continuous improvement culture.
• Maintain documentation of company-wide accounting policies and procedures.
• Review, assess and document accounting and financial reporting

Person specification:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience as a Financial Controller in a global business - desirable.
• Expertise in financial modelling, data analysis, and presenting actionable insights.
• Multi-currency experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Additional language beneficial but not essential.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary up to £110,000 per annum (potentially negotiable dependant on experience).
• Annual bonus (10%).
• 28 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office.