We are seeking a Director, Financial Control to play a key role in supporting the VP, Finance and CFO and the wider IRIS Group Finance department at a period of significant change and transformation.
They will have a broad range of responsibilities including responsibility for the consolidated financial reporting of the IRIS Software Group, external audit, credit control, cash and treasury functions, CoSec, insurance, interaction with lenders and investors and working alongside a finance & systems transformation.The successful individual will support a range of tasks including:Managing the preparation of monthly consolidated schedules and associated commentary for inclusion in the monthly Board report (P&L, Balance Sheet and cashflow), monthly investor reporting and quarterly lender reporting packsManaging the preparation of the monthly cashflow forecastingManaging the preparation of consolidated and stand-alone entity accounts for a number of companies within the GroupProject managing the year end audit processProviding technical expertise to the wider finance teamDriving process improvements and standardisationSupporting on M&A activityManaging the preparation of VAT returns for the IRIS GroupPlaying a key role in relationships with investors, lenders and the banksReview and approval of supplier paymentsSupporting the learning and development of the wider finance teamDeputising for the VP, FinanceManaging a team of accountants (c. 45 individuals, both qualified and part-qualified)Managing credit control teamCompany Secretarial activitiesManaging the annual insurance renewal processCurrently the business is working across multiple systems due to a high level of acquisition activity and this role will involve working with multiple systems and dispersed teams across the UK.This role is best suited to a qualified accountant with previous reporting, control and audit, excellent communication skills and managing priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Knowledge and Experience Degree educated or qualified by experienceQualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with relevant PQEExcellent system and reporting skillsTechnical accounting knowledgePractice experience desirableWorks effectively under pressureAbility to manage priorities and meet deadlinesExcellent communication skillsAttention to detailTeam PlayerPlease note:We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications.
Therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible.