Financial Controller

We are recruiting for a Financial Controller on behalf of a world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network that connects producers and consumers to supply sustainable, traceable and quality-controlled agricultural products. The Group sources commodities such as grains, oilseeds and pulses and supplies them around the world and employs 17,500 talented people, operating in 37 countries. The UK operation, based in Thame (Oxfordshire) employs nearly 70 staff and is primarily involved within the UK Grains and Feeds markets.

Company benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• A salary commensurate with role and responsibilities
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 10% pension contribution
• Life insurance, income protection and private healthcare (after qualifying period)

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be involved in a wide range of reporting and finance related activities. These tasks require a deep understanding of the various accounting processes, operating systems, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), US GAAP and SOX requirements, as well as the firm's business activities. In this position you are responsible for different aspects of Trade and Financial Accounting and you will be working in a dynamic, international and challenging environment where you will be in contact with our core business about the financial results.

As Financial Controller your responsibilities will include:

• Timely and accurate preparation of trade results and balance sheets for the business at a commodity level, with responsibilities over mark-to-mark valuations of derivatives, reconciliations and variance analysis
• Preparation of group reporting information and documentation
• Support management through the provision of high-quality financial information to different stakeholders throughout the organization, on a regular and ad-hoc basis
• Build excellent working relationships with stakeholders locally, throughout the group and externally
• Participate in IT and other projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting and reporting processes, including system changes and development
• Participate in and support the implementation of SOX within the business
• Assist with both internal and external audit processes
• Completion of annual statutory accounts and other external reporting requirements
• Ensure IFRS and US GAAP compliance, as well as involvement in complex accounting matters
• Supplier and customer management including KYC compliance, credit control and ledger scrutiny
• Monitor and process employee expenses
• Corporation Tax and VAT reporting and compliance
• Budget and forecast preparation

We welcome application form candidates that satisfy the following:

• Qualified Accountant - ACA/ACCA/CGMA/CPA or international equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in auditing complex large businesses or as a business controller, with experience in an audit firm preferred
• Advanced IT skills in MS office
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and related systems
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS Desirable skills
• Working knowledge of Onestream
• Experience of working in an audit firm
• Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX Personal Attributes
• Proactive and no-nonsense mentality, ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Accurate, strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to critically analyse business processes to identify risk and relevant mitigating controls
• Highly organised and effective in setting priorities
• Curiosity and willingness to learn the company’s business
• Demonstrated high level of ethical integrity
• Comfortable in a demanding coordinating role, confident to maintain contact with a large number of both internal and external stakeholders

Submit your CV for this Financial Controller role

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa.

Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.