European Financial Controller

Michael Page Finance ,
Crawley, West Sussex
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £75,000 per annum

Overview

The role on offer is a permanent position, based in Crawley in a £50 million business. The role looks after Europe and reports into a remotely based CFO. Client Details My client is based in Crawley, they are looking for a European Financial Controller and will report to a remote CFO. My client is a privately limited company under a larger PLC business. Description The role requires a proven Financial Controller, with the ability to lead large teams and manage a finance transformation. Below are some of the key responsibilities within this role: - Manage the European shared service centre - Preparation and presentation of the regional budgets and forecasts to the senior management team - Responsible for the year-end audit and annual statutory accounts - Responsible for taxation, payroll and insurance. - Review the GL and bank reconciliations - Pricing, KPI's and business case review - Cash-flow management and monthly management accounts - Business partnering with the Regional MD - providing analysis and strategic reviews to improve both profitability and productivity. - Commercial insight - working with the sales and marketing team, looking at cost-saving and process improvements. - Transformation and change experience, ideally systems and processes. - Large team management, development and training. Profile The successful candidate will be a proven Financial Candidate, have managed large teams and enjoy finance and change. The successful candidate will be a strong technical candidate but enjoy the commercial elements of business and love business partnering with senior management. Job Offer The role on offer is a permanent role, based in Crawley and leading a team of around 10-12 people. The salary on offer is very competitive and benefits include, car allowance, pensions and holidays.