Group Financial Controller Central functions Manchester

Group Financial Controller

We have a new and exciting role for a Group Financial Controller available in the Finance Team in Manchester.

Central functions

Manchester

Who we are

S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve helped companies, governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges.

We’ve been able to do this because of our outstanding people. We’re committed to developing bright, curious, enthusiastic people who want to think critically, solve complex problems, and achieve success.

But we also know that work isn’t everything. It’s about the lives and careers it helps us build. We’re immensely proud of this culture and we invest in our people’s wellbeing, learning, and ideas every day.

We’re excited you’re thinking about joining us.

The role

S-RM are looking for a Group Financial Controller to join our finance team at an exciting time for our business. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-paced and rapidly evolving global organisation.

We are looking for someone who is adaptable, can be part of a team and wants to grow with the business. In this role, you are likely to take on the following tasks on a day-to-day basis:

• Production of monthly Group Management Accounts
• Business Partnering and involvement in Budgets/Forecasts
• Reporting and development of advanced Financial KPI’s
• Ultimate ownership of Balance Sheet controls and reconciliations
• Management of statutory audits, working with auditors and managing internal requirements
• Ad hoc financial analysis and modelling
• Manage and review all Tax and VAT submissions, liaising with external Advisors where necessary
• Advise the business on any changes in Accounting Standards
• Global cash flow management
• Global treasury management, including FX
• Manage the accounting treatment of Share Option Scheme
• Ownership of intercompany accounting
• Manage the integration/Set up of new Entities
• Managing a small team

The role will be based in our Manchester office, however we have flexible working arrangements available.

What we are looking for

We think that candidates with the following skills and experience are likely to succeed as the Group Financial Controller at S-RM. However, if you do not think that you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the role, please apply. Nobody checks every box — we’re looking for candidates who are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others.

We’re looking for someone that is able to adapt to change and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment, this person will have some or all of these skills:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance or equal relevant previous experience in a similar role;
• Full membership of a relevant professional accounting body (CIMA, ACCA or ACA or equivalent);
• Experience working with External Stakeholders;
• Experience with a broad array of finance software packages;
• Experience of process improvement;
• Confidence managing multiple projects to tight deadlines;
• Comfortable presenting at a senior level;

Candidates must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment

Our benefits

We offer thoughtful, balanced rewards and support to help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it, this includes but is not exhaustive of:

• 23 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays (+1 day for every day of service up to a maximum of 28 days);
• Matching pension contribution up to 7% (up to a maximum of 14% combined), and financial education;
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours

Parental Support:

• Fertility treatment leave – 5 days of leave per cycle of treatment per year;
• Maternity leave – 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay;
• Paternity leave – 6 weeks of full pay.

Various Health and Medical Benefits including:

• Medical Aid and Gap Cover Policy (taxable benefit) for you and your family;
• Free access to the world-famous mindfulness app Headspace;
• EAP programme for you and your immediate family.

The application process

We want to get to know you, and for you to get to know us, to see if we’d be a good fit. We are responsive and respectful of people’s time throughout our hiring process.

A typical application process includes:

• Initial screening of your application by our recruiting team.
• Interview to assess your baseline technical skills.
• An interview to discuss your previous experience, broader competencies, and suitability for the role.

S-RM nurtures a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives.

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