Business Controller

Job description

The purpose of this role will be to develop and implement processes to ensure financial compliance, accurate accounts receivable and accounts payable, and that internal policies are followed. This will include ensuring compliance with the company's financial obligations, developing a 5 year business plan, monitoring and tracking the performance of the business, liaising with corporate finance to ensure accounts receivable, accounts payable and capitalisation/ depreciation of projects are recorded accurately in SAP, ensure charging methodologies are applied correctly, work with the financial auditors to produce the corporate accounts and ensure financial obligations within the Company's Distribution Licence are met (e.g. Agreed Upon Procedures and Certificates).
The post holder will oversee the Finance Team which is planned to significantly grow as the company secures projects.
The post holder will deputise as required for the Regulation and Commercial Manager.

Main Responsibilities

Financial Compliance & Reporting
Ensure the business is financially compliant with all applicable licences, regulations and codes
Ensure financial accounts are submitted on time
Ensure Certificates and Agreed Upon Procedures are submitted on time
Ensure accurate financial reports are provided, as required, to the various industry bodies
Charging and Regulation
Identify and influence proposed regulatory finance licence changes, proposed code modifications and potential industry development that may significantly impact the business
Represent and promote our client at conferences, committees and working groups

Financial Control and Budgeting
Ensure accurate operational billing systems are in place
Ensure accurate recording of expenditure
Ensure projects are correctly capitalised and depreciated
Produce the 5 Year Business Plan each year and track performance against the Plan
Monitor and assess the ongoing performance of the company
Develop and implement effective cost control processes
Project Assessment and Offers
Ensure project assessment and processes are compliant with our client's finance rules and processes
Ensure charging methodologies are applied correctly
Fully support Business Development in securing projects
Project Delivery
Manage the financial exposure of projects
Support project delivery
Business Support
Ensure production of financial management information
Support production of material for the Board Meetings
Ensure the Financial Risk Register is current
Support compliance with other company obligations

Education & training (required or "must have")
BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
Finance qualification (equivalent undergraduate level or higher)
Finance training
Excellent IT skills

Desirable ("good to have")
Qualified accountant (CFA/CPA or similar)
Stakeholder management training
Risk management training
Negotiation training
Contract Law qualification
Suitable commercial qualification

Competence & Experience (required or "must have")
Demonstrable experience with large Corporate finance systems
Experience of using SAP
Ability to work across the relevant business areas: - central support functions, business solution managers, marketing and operational staff to deliver complete solutions.
Strong financial and commercial awareness
Excellent communication skills
Strong negotiation skills
Great customer relationship skills
Superb with meeting deadlines
Good prioritising skills
Attention to detail
Team player
Self-directed in personal development.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Planning, organisation and time management.

Desirable ("good to have")
UK regulatory experience (Ofgem)
A good understanding of IDNO networks.

For more information on this excellent long term contract position please contact the recruitment team on (phone number removed) or apply online

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Kelly Services (UK) Ltd are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role.

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