Financial Controller - Vauxhall, London SE11

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Financial Controller
Location: Vauxhall, London SE11
Salary: £60,000 to £68,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
About Citywire
Citywire provides no-nonsense, impartial financial and business news, data and research for professional investors and advisers around the world. We publish our own news, analysis and unique fund manager performance information that helps our readers make the best decisions about where to place their clients` money. And we do it all with a great deal of style. We create beautiful magazines and indispensable websites and we hold great events all around the world from Bangkok to Montevideo and many places in between.
We started out in 1999 and there are now around 220 of us – most of us in Vauxhall, London where we`re surrounded by nice pubs and green spaces and served by superb transport links. The rest of us are in fast- growing offices in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Milan and Munich. No matter which office you are in it`s a fun place to work. To get a better idea of what it`s like to work here from the people who already do, see our Working at Citywire video at https://youtu.be/1QgIAcSPIN0
The Role
Are you an experienced and motivated Financial Controller with strong all round accounting skills?
As Financial Controller you will be accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will manage a small team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a growing global business.
Key Responsibilities:
• Providing all information and support for external audits
• Prepare budgets and forecasts (including cash flow)
• Constantly improving reporting procedures
• Managing and motivating the internal finance team
• Managing external service providers
• Overseeing all group financial operations to ensure consistency of reporting throughout the group.
• Constantly improve the processes and controls in place within the group
• Develop, implement and maintain policies and standards within the group
What you`ll need:
• At least two years` experience as a financial controller with international accounting experience
• Experience designing and implement strong processes and internal controls procedures on their own
• The proven ability to oversee changes to accounting systems
• Strong management skills – managing a small financial team
• Strong written and oral communication skills
What we offer you:
25 days holiday per annum (rising to 30 days after five years` service) plus bank holidays, subsidised gym membership, Kiddivouchers, Ride2work scheme & travel ticket loans. Freshly ground coffee, fresh organic fruit delivered daily, breakfast cereals and nuts to help yourself to. After two years continuous service you will also be entitled to private health and dental care insurance, critical illness and death in service cover.
We are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Keywords: Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Forecasting, Budget Preparation, International Accountancy, Staff Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting