QBE Financial Controller

A great opportunity for an experienced QBE Financial Controller to join an established publishing company

Your new company
You will work for a small, successful sports magazine publishing business based in Northwest London. This company has been in operation for 100+ years and has a reputation for retaining staff long-term.

Your new role
This position has come about to replace a long-standing Financial Controller who is due to retire at the end of the year. You will take the lead on 'all things finance', supported by an Accounts Assistant who you will oversee on a day-to-day basis (as well as two other non-finance personnel). Responsibilities will include:

Preparation of monthly Management Accounts, providing commentary and presenting in monthly board meetings

Preparation of P&L for all products/revenue streams

Budget control across multiple departments, partnering with stakeholders

Providing necessary reports to departmental heads and offering guidance on process enhancements

Financial analysis to facilitate accurate forecasting

Identifying and providing recommendations on cost savings and increased revenue opportunities

Oversight of AP, AR, VAT returns and bank reconciliation

Preparation of payroll (including commission and bonuses) and managing pension contributions

Providing all necessary information to enable smooth year-end accounting and audit

Handling year-end insurance renewals.

What you'll need to succeed
This isn't a role for a traditional Accountant, it requires someone who wants to be at the heart of the business, offering expertise, maturity and initiative.

Experience in a similar Financial Controller/Finance Manager role, leading the finance function within a small department/company

Articulate with strong communication skills and the ability to successfully partner with and influence non-finance stakeholders

Hands-on approach with the ability to utilise varied prior experience and bring fresh ideas

Ability to drive performance, improve processes, and deliver insights

Xero system and publishing industry experience are advantageous (not essential).

What you'll get in return

Flexible working options are available, with a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 from home each week.

Working hours are 9:30-17:30 Monday-Friday, with the possibility to start/finish earlier/later, to suit

Discretionary bonus of up to 10%

Pension (employer contribution increases to 7% after 5 years' service)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Benefits include life insurance (4x salary), season ticket loan, a cycle to work scheme.

What you need to do now
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