Financial Controller - Rutherford Briant : Job Details

Are you a senior accountant who is passionate about internal controls and reporting?  This is a great opportunity to join a growing business and shape the internal controls of this large organisation.  This would offer high level exposure to both the FD and CFO. 

• Support the CFO and Finance Director, providing input into internal financial reports, external investor material, and financial information for a wide range of stakeholders
• Lead the process for the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to key stakeholders ensuring compliance with reporting requirements, as well as providing insightful commentary and commercial analysis, necessitating a good understanding of the trading performance and financial position of the business
• To develop and further enhance management reporting, and ad hoc analysis, utilising the corporate reporting tool. Working closely with the Financial Reporting & Planning Systems Controller to ensure system structure and reporting hierarchies are accurate and fit for purpose
• Forming an Internal audit function, comprising one team member, aimed at ensuring a best-in-class control framework
• Management of the annual audit process across the business: liaising and supporting the wider finance team; challenging findings; driving control environment improvements; and reporting progress and issues to senior management
• Project management of key financial projects and activities, such as coordinating financial due diligence; acquisition / new business transitions.
• Work with the CFO, Finance Director or other members of senior management on ad hoc projects as required

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified and have excellent technical and internal controls experience.  You will also be involved in ongoing projects therefore you will need to be able to demonstrate your ability to work outside of business as usual.  In return you will have a good benefits package, competitive salary and hybrid working.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.