Accounts manager/ Controller

Job Purpose
The Accounts manager/ Controller will support the Finance Manager to manage the integrity of the financial statements, and delivery of all internal and external reporting.
The main purpose of the role is to ensure that the financial results are correctly accounted and reported by:
Supporting the Finance Manager with the monthly financial close process and reporting of results to senior management.
Supporting the Finance Manager control to facilitate a strong internal controls environment in the Scandinavian finance team along with a review of controls in various other non-financial departments to achieve annual audit compliance.
Delivering monthly, quarterly and annual reporting schedules for both internal and external reporting purposes
Performing analysis that serves as the basis for improving performance in the business
Management of cash flow forecasting and working with EMEA Treasury to ensure that all financing needs and funding targets are met.
Preparation and reviewing of monthly financials (incl. balance sheet reconciliations) and an ongoing review of processes to identify any efficiency savings and control opportunities.
Coaching team members
Providing support and advice for other teams in the finance function on an ongoing basis.

The role will require the candidate to work with several cross-border stakeholders including finance teams UK, operational teams in Scandinavia as well as FP&A and EMEA accounting teams based in the Bracknell office.
Key accountabilities
Monthly Financial Close process
Monthly & Quarterly reporting to UK/US
Supporting the internal and external audit
Participate in the production of Statutory accounts
Managing Financial Controls in team
Review Balance sheet reconciliations
Cash flow forecasting and reporting
Assisting with ad hoc local and EMEA projects
Review of VAT and Tax returns & compliance


Qualifications and skills
A university or college degree in Business administration/Finance or similar
Good communication skills in local language and English
Have an interest in building people management skills
Analytical skills
Self-motivated and wanting to make a difference, with a track record of achievement
Highly developed analytical, problem-solving, communication and influencing skills. Keen interest in a high-quality response to the function’s customers.


Experience
7 years of experience in Financial controls or auditing
Previous accounting experience with cash flow management, financial controls and month-end reporting
Have either had people management experience or show great interest in this field
Analytical skills
Self-motivated and wanting to make a difference, with a track record of achievement
Strong IT and systems knowledge with advanced Excel skills and good experience of GL systems


Other
Knowledge of the Scandinavian languages.
US GAAP knowledge desired but not required.