25 Oct
Robert Walters
Watford
Job Title: Controller and Global FP&A; Lead Location: Watford – hybrid Day rate: £400 – 460pd
We are looking for a Qualified and technical Accountant who has moved in to more of a commercially focused space to support a client of ours on an interim basis to support the business through a period of change.
Job Summary
The role of Controller/ FP&A; lead is to manage a team of two in the EMEA region and lead Global Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;) efforts. This role will be responsible for month-end reviews, year-end preparation, audit support, and commercial finance activities, including pricing, approvals, and pipeline reporting using Power BI.
Controller
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee month-end reviews and analysis.
- Prepare for year-end and support audit processes.
- Manage and mentor a team of two finance professionals in the EMEA region.
Global FP&A; Lead
- Collaborate with three finance teams and Sales and Operations to ensure accurate month-end numbers.
- Lead planning and monthly forecasting activities.
- Prepare and present month-end reports to the parent company.
- Analyze sales and renewals pipelines, CAPEX, revenue, and cost of sales.
Commercial Finance
- Develop and manage pricing strategies.
- Handle approvals for financial transactions.
- Generate pipeline reports using Power BI.
Qualifications
- Qualified accountant: ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA etc.
- Proven experience in a similar role, with a strong technical grounding but with more recent experience in a commercial space.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools, including Power BI.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
This role offers hybrid work based in Watford and is looking for someone to start with them by early November at the latest. If this sounds like something you would be interested in and suitable for, please do reach out!
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
▶️ Head of FP&A
🖊️ Robert Walters
📍 Watford