Financial Controller

Financial Controller

• Hybrid working - One day per week in the London office
• Full-time
• Excellent benefits

Company Description

Our client is the go-to community for Human Resources and marketplace for breakthrough technologies that shape the Future of Work. They are the essential source of news, analysis, and market trends that inspire and empower organisational leaders worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK, with operations across Europe and the United States.

Job Description

The Financial Controller works closely with the Finance Team and reports directly to the CFO. This role is responsible for managing financial performance reporting, month-end close activities, close collaboration with sales team, and verifying financial transactions to ensure accuracy, effective reporting, and compliance. Additionally, the Financial Controller will lead the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions to enhance finance processes.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to control the reporting of the 5 entities, provide internal financial reports including preparation of budgets, forecasts, and monthly closing. In today's rapidly evolving world, digital and technology play a pivotal role in driving innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage across all industries. The transformative power of digital solutions and technological advancements has reshaped the way businesses operate, enhancing connectivity, streamlining processes, and unlocking new opportunities for growth and development. All decisions should drive the integration of AI technologies to improve financial operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Coordinate the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, and report any variances

• Internal Controls: Develop and maintain robust internal control policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of financial operations

• Cash Flow Management: Oversee cash flow management, including monitoring cash balances, managing debt, and ensuring liquidity

• Compliance and Regulatory Obligations: Ensure all financial activities comply with statutory laws and financial regulations

• Audit Management: Assist in the annual external audit process and prepare statutory financial statements

• Financial Strategy Support: Support the CFO and senior leadership in developing and implementing financial strategies

• Team Development: Assist the finance team with training and development

• Process Improvement: Streamline and improve accounting operations and financial systems

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the company's financial health

• Drive AI Development in Finance Processes

Responsibilities

• Manage all the internal financial performance reporting for the management and CEO at weekly/monthly frequency, ensuring 100% data quality and timeliness for both standard and ad-hoc reporting.

• Control commission calculation for Sales Team

• Month-end close with the Chief Accountant, revenue recognition, Event P&L, and Cashflow.

• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, and report variances.

• Lead the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions to enhance financial processes, including automation of reporting, predictive analytics, and anomaly detection.

• Set up new systems together with the Chief Accountant.

• Keep up to date and comply with financial policies and regulations.

• Proactively cooperate with other departments to integrate AI solutions into finance processes.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or University or college degree in Finance / Economics.

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA

• Minimum 2 years of experience in financial reporting and controlling.

• Strong Excel skills (functions, formulas, and Pivot are a must).

• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High level of precision.

• Good stakeholder management and communication skills, ability to work in a team.

• Ability to deliver under pressure with strict deadlines.

• Enthusiastic and hard-working person who wants career progression and the chance to move up within our business.

• Experience with Business Central and SalesForce is an advantage.

• Ambitious and hungry to be successful.

• Experience with AI technologies and their application in finance processes is highly desirable.