Financial Controller

Reference:
VAC-200
Industry Specialisation:
Accountancy & Finance, Gambling, Gaming, I.T.
Industry Sector
Corporate
Salary:
£60,000 to £70,000 Per Annum
Benefits:
Options
Town/City:
London
Contract Type:
Permanent

Our Client

We are looking for an ambitious Financial Controller to join the team of a growing dynamic global business in the online gaming industry. This role offers hybrid working with 3 days working from the London based office and 2 days working from home.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for assisting the Group Financial Controller and CFO in:

  • Consolidation of quarterly and annual information for reporting 
    • Gathering information from the Group’s subsidiaries in eastern Europe, UK and the US
    • Ensuring documents are provided by subsidiary finance teams to support P&L and balance sheet items
    • Group consolidation of financial information including any consolidation and intercompany journal entries
    • Liaising with FP&A team to ensure P&L is complete and fairly reflects the performance of the business
    • Liaising with auditors and responding to any queries for quarterly reviews and annual audit
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts package
    • Ensure subsidiaries provide information on a timely basis with supporting schedules and challenging subsidiary finance teams on balances provided
    • Liaise and collaborate with FP&A team to provide analysis of P&L and variance to budget and forecasts
    • Preparation of management accounts pack for review by Management, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statement
  • Preparing for statutory audits for the Group’s subsidiaries
  • Preparation of tax returns – VAT, CIT, payroll for the Group’s subsidiaries
  • Managing the transition of new acquisitions into the Group for financial reporting, initially in the US

The successful Financial Controller should possess the following:

  • Minimum part qualification in accounting e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW
  • Background in financial reporting, preferably in relation to listed companies
  • Knowledge in IFRS and US GAAP
  • Experience in tax reconciliation and reporting
  • Experience in audit and interim reviews as required for a listed company
  • Strong analytical, technical and communication skills. You would be expected to communicate with a range of stakeholders with varying skill sets
  • Ability to work remotely with teams in various geographic locations – UK, Europe, and North America
  • Experience in Dynamics 365 Business Central / Navision
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

The Benefits

A salary of £60,000-£70,000 depending on experience, plus options, high pension contributions, health cover, income protection and relevant life protection.

If this sounds like the Financial Controller role for you, click the apply link online and send an updated copy of your CV today!