Financial Controller (FTC)

Job title:

Financial Controller (FTC)

Company

GfK

Job description

Country United KingdomJob Family FinanceWe show the world what people want.Join GfK and help us shape tomorrow. As an NIQ company, we are the world’s leading consumer intelligence firm, delivering the Full View™ on consumer behavior. We work to enable manufacturers and retailers better understand what consumers really want. Our name has inspired trust for over 89 years because we take pride in discovering new pathways to sustainable growth for our clients, our people, and our planet.We are always looking for open-minded people who will grow with us, push boundaries, and pioneer disruptive methods in market research, data science, technology, and AI. If you share this passion to drive things forward and the integrity to insist on doing things the right way, we’ll equip you to take your future into your own hands and play a leading role in our story.Job DescriptionReporting to the Finance Director, UK & Nordics, you will occupy a key role within the local UK finance team, overseeing all accounting activities and controls to ensure accurate, timely reporting. As well as the local UK Finance team, you will be working collaboratively with a shared service centre and a Regional Controlling Finance organisation.You will be responsible for…

• the production of statutory accounts, and the management of external year end audit, to strict deadlines
• the maintenance and improvement of the internal control environment and review of outputs (balance sheet responsibility / reconciliations), including implementation of internal audit recommendations and ensuring compliance with Group / SOX requirements
• order management together with oversight of revenue reconciliations
• management of the month end close processes, including oversight on shared service centre output, EPM reporting and ERP-EPM reconciliations, ensuring timeliness and accuracy of UK accounting records
• barter accounting and associated processes, to ensure accuracy of reporting
• ONS and MRS survey reporting
• oversight of key business systems including maintenance of key financial information and structures; providing support to business in resolving issues or queries
• oversight and approval of bi-weekly and ad hoc payment runs, and support with cash collection activities as needed
• tax reporting
• pro-actively identifying risk areas and recommending solutions to improve operating effectiveness
• project work to build / improve streamlined systems, processes and controls, inputting to finance integration and transformation topics
• Support on ad-hoc projects and information requests as required

You have…

• A suitable accounting qualification (e.g. ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a large, global, matrix organisation with deep knowledge of accounting regulations (IFRS based; US GAAP experience would be a nice to have)
• Excellent system and process understanding; in particular experience in SAP including BI Hana, SalesForce and/or Tagetik would be highly beneficial.
• Advanced Excel skills including competence in pivot tables and macros
• Results oriented, a proactive, personable approach and the ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player, who is comfortable working in a virtual environment and a multicultural setting
• Curiosity and an eagerness to learn

Benefits

• Exciting work environment that brings people together on a global level
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working model (2 days per a week from office)
• Access to an extensive training platform
• Opportunities for internal mobility

We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity, focusing on all of our employees reaching their full potential.We respect and value every employee regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, personality, experience, culture, faith, socio-economic status, or physical or mental disabilities.We endorse the core principles and rights set forth in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the Social Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, promoting the universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality, and solidarity.Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do on:At GfK we work collaboratively with our colleagues but offer a flexible working approach, including dividing our time between office & remote working as well as the opportunity to flex our working hours around team core hours.We offer an exciting work environment that brings people together. We encourage an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and make use of the latest digital technologies. We are looking for self-starters, who accept challenges and create solutions.Can there be a better place to take center stage in the digital revolution? We are excited to get to know you!GfK UK has committed to a net zero carbon emissions policy by 2026.

Expected salary

Location

Central London

Job date

Wed, 22 May 2024 22:47:21 GMT

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