European Financial Controller

Salary: £72,000 – £84,000 per year

An international client is looking to appoint a European Financial Controller who will assume responsible for the full company’s finances, ensuring efficient financial control in line with European legislation. This position will be reporting into the Managing Director whilst leading a competent and established finance team.

European Financial Controller – About the Role

This position will offer both working for an international branded business, whilst working within a collaborative working environment. This position will be assuming the responsibility of the fundamentals associated with the financial control and forecasting for this Europe for this international brand. You will be a focussed individual that has a demonstrable background of working within a high-pace, challenging but rewarding environment whilst leading an established finance team.

* Develop and control the company’s budget to ensure that financial targets are met and review variances to budget

* Preparation of the financial accounts (both management and statutory accounts – UK & Europe)

* Cash management and foreign exchange management

* Present cost saving strategies for the region and managing the capital expenditure

* Lead the audit within the given deadlines

* Ensure consistent development of internal financial processes and systems

The successful European Financial Controller will have:

* ACA or ACCA qualification – ability to demonstrate a technical accounting background

* Demonstrable experience within a senior management / leadership position

* Full understanding of complex P & L accounts, balance sheets, cashflow and group reporting including consolidations

* Audit experience within Practice

European Financial Controller – Benefits

* Basic salary £72,000 – £84,000

* Car allowance of £8,100 or company car

* Bonus scheme

* 28 days holiday plus public holidays

* Life assurance

* Health Cover

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days please assume that you have not been successful.

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