Interim Head of Reporting + Control

Posted 11 August 2022
Salary £100000 - £120000 per annum
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
ReferenceBBBH137119_1660222136
Contact NameCalum Forster

Job description

Investigo are delighted to partnering with an Online/Tech based travel company in their search for an Interim Head of Financial Reporting + Control on a 15 month FTC basis.

Purpose of the role

To ensure:

  • delivery of robust and aligned management and financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders;
  • smoothly progressing the continuous improvement journey of the finance department; and
  • the financial data within the business is accurate, timely and reliable and that the business is operating within a robust control environment.

KEY RESULT AREAS

  • Clean audit with no material adjustments and completed within 90 days* of year end
  • WD2 monthly reporting with maximum automation and delivered consistently
  • Robust Financial control environment:
  1. Financial Policies maintained and utilised within the team (and business where appropriate)
  2. Key business cycles mapped, controls documented and gaps identified and mitigated - regular reviews performed to ensure these are up to date and relevant
  • Automated reconciliations and exception reporting between systems to ensuring data is complete and accurate
  • Empowered team driving delivery of the above at a high standard

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential:

  • Overall responsibility for year end audit and interim audit process
  • Overall responsibility for monthly management accounts
  • Ethos and delivery of high standard of finished product, tailored to the audience, supported by robust data
  • Own Financial Control and Technical accounting Policies
  • Overall responsibility for all tax related matters (VAT/ Corporation Tax/ Transfer Pricing/ PAYE/ NI)
  • Overall responsibility for robust financial reporting processes and controls
  • Overall responsibility for monthly stakeholder reporting
  • Experience and attitude of continuous process improvement and experience with automation
  • Is a self-starter with clear and concise communication styles
  • Qualified accountant +8 years PQE
  • Management Experience

Desirable:

  • G Suite experience
  • Experience working in the tech/travel sector
  • Team transformation experience