Finance Manager - Controllership
Recruiter
Publicis Sapient
Listed on
24th March 2023
Location
London
Type
Permanent
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Job DescriptionUK Financial Controller
Job Summary:
This role is part of the fast paced and dynamic EMEA & APAC Controllership team that is responsible for accounting operations for numerous countries within EU and APAC including UK, Germany, Switzerland, UAE, Singapore, Australia, Nordics. Controllership includes areas like monthly financial close, preparation of local legal entity financial statements, support of compliance requirements (including internal/external audit/Tax), Treasury management, financial systems process improvements and change programs and reporting to Publicis Groupe.
Publicis Sapient is transitioning to the Publicis ERP (SAP) in 2024 & this role will play a significant role both from a UK market perspective and also supporting the EMEA/APAC Controller on global change in areas like FX risk management, process redesign and reporting.
Primary Responsibilities:
Operating and managing the complex monthly close processes on areas including payroll accounting, accruals/ prepayments, intercompany and FX revaluation.Monthly reporting of entities into Hyperion Financial Management to the French owned parent company and Publicis Sapient Global teams.Management of team members as well as stakeholder co-ordination and direction of the shared service teams in various countries.Management of global relationships with various people within the business outside the finance team. Advise on accounting and reporting issues both from a technical accounting and overall management information perspective.Proactive management of UK FX risk including evaluating FX risk & designing/determining UK hedging strategy in partnership with EMEA/APAC Controller and Group Treasury.Support Client Finance in understanding significant events impacting their business and overall understanding of their financial results.Review and sign of off Balance sheet reconciliations and journals. Beyond that, provide proactive resolution over financial processes; especially in relation to working capital improvements.Detailed analysis of P&L and Balance sheet variances using advanced excel skills and writing of clear concise commentary to aid understanding of key drivers.Working closely with the financial reporting team in the comparison of actual vs forecasted results.Ownership of the year-end and hard close audits.Assisting the shared service centre in the timely preparation of the annual financial statements including guidance on any complex accounting issues.Ensuring compliance of Group controls and reporting monthly on these controls. Co-ordination of the associated internal control audits and internal audits.
Qualifications
Experience Guidelines:
Willing to take initiative on new and challenging tasks in a faced paced changing environment with an understanding that collaboration is key to success.Strong leadership skills and able to manage and support direct and remote teams of varying experience, monitor performance and identify training needsExcellent communication skills, an ability to influence with all levelsSelf-reliant and confident about taking responsibility including the ability to make the right decisionsAble to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines helped by strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasksGood analytical and problem solving skillsStrong IT skills - advanced ExcelExperience of SAP advantageousExperience in a professional services environment would be advantageousEnergetic and enthusiasticBe part of a committed, supportive and friendly team of 40 finance professionals
Education:
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)2/3 years PQE with experience of managing a small team
Additional Information
We have got you and your family covered with 25 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), life assurance, dental insurance, income protection, critical illness cover, private healthcare for you AND your family (pre-existing conditions included), and a pensionWe know the importance of health and wellbeing so offer you extensive retail discount offers and further reimbursement towards activities that contribute to a healthier lifestyleOur beautiful Turnmill office is openYou can meet over a complimentary barista-made coffee and our teams have been busy replicating face-to-face social activities through learning languages virtually, yoga sessions, having a laugh at our online summer fairs and so much moreWe are proud to actively invest in your learning through various learning platformsDiversity and inclusion aren't just buzzwords. We offer an inclusive environment through our inspirational business resource groups and work with you to give back to the local community through CSR efforts
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion.
Company Description
At Publicis Sapient you'll see we talk about talented and valued individuals - people with interesting and provocative ideas, bold and diverse perspectives, a keen awareness of today and an unflinching curiosity about next. Our culture is all about the thriving of the 20,000 of us in 100+ offices around the globe, while we boldly help impact the success of our clients in a modern world.
To start your own journey into next, visit http://www.publicis.sapient.com/
