Group Financial Controller

• Ownership of Finance Engine – the Shared Services Centre – and ownership of global processes, R2R, P2P and O2C

• Day to day management of the SSC, Financial Reporting, Tax and Treasury Teams

• Own the production and accuracy of the financial accounting for the Group including statutory reporting​

• Ownership of the Group-wide Audit – from planning to glossy – including managing and mitigating audit adjustments over the course of the financial year

• Ownership and leading technical accounting policy across the Group

• Develop the strategic future of the Group Financial Control function including developing the vision for the team and subsequent execution ​

• Ensure a culture of strong financial control within the team as well as ensuring strong service levels are adhered to and maintained

• Lead and develop a strong and robust control environment ensuring adherence to reporting policies including owning the accounting policies and procedures

• Work closely with the Group CFO on matters relating to reporting to external stakeholders such as the investor board, banks and other third parties

• Take personal responsibility for leadership and managing change within the Finance team, developing colleagues and cultivating an environment of continuous improvement 

• Develop a high performing team aligned with the culture and values of the Group

• Work closely with other Group Functions and with senior stakeholders both inside and outside of the Group

• Provide direct support for the Group CFO for all areas of Group Reporting, Tax, Treasury and Investor Relations​

• Work closely with the Group’s external auditors to deliver a smooth, clean and timely external audit process

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Be fully qualified Finance Professional (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) and will possess a proactive, 'can-do' attitude
• Be adept at strategic decision making and will also be a passionate people leader who thrives on developing a function into a high performing team
• Have a strong understanding of IFRS reporting in a PLC or multi-national
• Have the presence to effectively engage and influence both at a senior level within the organisation and outside

In addition to the above, you must also show:

• Evidence of making a strong contribution to the overall management and development of a business, including sound financial control in an international accounting standards environment
• A strong grasp of working in a complex and fast paced international organisation.
• A strong commercial orientation and high-level strategic thinking, capable of challenging the status quo in a constructive manner​
• Significant thought leadership and a solutions mindset​
• Ability to lead significant change through influence and engagement at all levels within the business​
• Strong relationship and influencing skills ​
• Strong analytical and communication skills​
• Experience of driving a strong and robust financial control environment​
• Ability to engage and develop team and lead broad cross-business functional agenda​
• Strong grip on the finance fundamentals​
• Understanding of accounting and finance processes
• Experience working with Oracle, ideal but not essential

• The ability to leave a lasting finance legacy in an environment where you can implement long lasting change

• Ability to implement good ideas quickly without long & cumbersome approval processes

• Opportunity to set trends in a space of innovative and meaningful creative work

• Engaging work environment, collaboration with Executive Board and multinational teams

• Outstanding compensation driven by the job significance and impact

• Stock options

• Flexible working arrangement with unlimited holidays

• Location is flexible, but preferably Prague based. If not Prague based, up to 8 days a month in HQ will be necessary at key times