Financial Controller ( Contract role)

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised institution with a strong presence in Oxford.

An interesting and dynamic business with excellent career opportunities and flexible working ( 2 days office, 3 days home)

Job Description

The Financial Controller is responsible for:

• Maintaining the integrity of financial accounts for overseas entities, ensuring reconciliations between local statutory accounts and management accounts are accurate.
• Lead projects involving the establishment, restructuring, or closure of international entities, ensuring compliance with advice from Group Tax, Legal, HR, and Treasury, and keeping all relevant stakeholders informed.
• Manage relationships with third-party accounting and payroll providers, on-boarding new suppliers, setting service expectations, and ensuring adherence to agreed control processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and standardise processes, such as implementing a uniform T&E system across all entities.
• Develop and maintain the overseas entity Manual, outlining processes and procedures to be implemented consistently across all overseas territories.
• Authorise funding for overseas entities, balancing the need for liquidity with safeguarding Group funds from risks such as FX losses or fraudulent activity.
• Provide relevant data and updates to Division Finance Directors, Business Partners, and the Financial Planning and Analysis team to ensure compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory frameworks.
• Chair geographical meetings with Tax, Legal, HR, FP&A, and Business Partners to address overseas entity - related matters.
• Respond to audit queries and ensure timely resolution of audit points related to overseas entities.

The Successful Applicant

A successful International Financial Controller should have:Essential:

• Professionally qualified accountant with a comprehensive understanding of accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytically and investigative skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Effective and persuasive communicator, capable of engaging with individuals at all levels.
• Experience in a global finance role.
• Knowledge of key business processes and best practices.

• Paid on a daily rate basis
• 3 month contract initially with potential to extend
• A unique opportunity to work in the heart of Oxford 2 days per week.