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Category:	Accounting / Finance	Recruiter Reference:	SR2604
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Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Hull
Sector: Finance
Type: Permanent
Salary: To be negotiated, depending on training, experience and skills.

Sutton Recruitment are accepting applications for an experienced Financial Controller to join a leading global storage solution provider, dedicated to offering innovative and reliable storage options worldwide.

The client allows businesses and consumers to store anything, anywhere, in flexible, safe and responsible ways.

With a legacy dating back to the 1980’s, they have revolutionised the global storage industry and evolved into the world’s largest family-owned containerised storage solutions company.

An extensive presence spanning 90 countries, offering a comprehensive range of storage options through six distinct brands. From self-storage to temperature-controlled facilities and dry storage, catering to a wide range of industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, and renewable energy.

The Company currently operates globally with 24 sites in the UK with further growth anticipated.

This is a key appointment for somebody who is truly motivated to work in a global operation and be part of its growth journey. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Specific Work Tasks & Responsibilities;
1. Accounting Operations Management:
Oversee various accounting functions, including:
▪ Accounts Receivable (A/R)
▪ Accounts Payable (A/P)
▪ General Ledger (GL)
▪ Cost Accounting / Controlling
▪ Inventory Accounting
▪ Revenue Recognition

2. Budgeting and Forecasting:
▪ Coordinate the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
▪ Analyse and report variances to ensure alignment with financial goals.

3. Monthly Financial Statements:
▪ Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
▪ These statements provide insights into the company’s financial health and performance.

4. Regulatory Reporting:
▪ Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
▪ Coordinate the preparation of necessary reports.

5. Technical Accounting Research:
▪ Investigate and address complex accounting issues to ensure compliance.
▪ Stay informed about changes in accounting standards.

6. Quality Control and Internal Controls:
▪ Maintain quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
▪ Strengthen internal controls through documented policies and procedures.

7. Tax Filings and Government Reporting:
▪ Manage compliance with local, state and federal government reporting requirements.
▪ Handle tax filings.

8. Financial Risk Management:
▪ Assess and manage financial risks.
▪ Implement risk mitigation strategies.

9. Additional Duties:
▪ International Branch Tax Returns.
▪ International Transfer Pricing Policies.
▪ Special Ad-hoc Projects.
▪ Year End financial accounts and audit assistance.

Further duties and responsibilities may be included in this role as time progresses.

Requirements for this role
• Fully qualified financial controller
• Expert in excel
• Good problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships with key stakeholders, team colleagues and other members of staff including external parties
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Knowledge of tax legislation and accounting standards in different jurisdictions
• Flexible to work outside normal business hours at times and carry out additional tasks if required
• Possibility of some travel to other destinations and sites across the world
• Adaptable to change and able to work under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail

Greatest Challenges / Attractions of the job
The role on offer is a varied role.
The role requires a highly motivated and determined person, who is excited by the opportunity to have a real long-term impact. To succeed in this role it is vital that you are motivated by working in a complex, fast-moving international environment where you have daily interactions with people from different cultures and background. You will have strong, hands-on experience and enjoy working in a role with the autonomy to get the work done on time and in full.

What’s on offer

Workplace: Hull
Travel activity: Travel to other sites both nationally and internationally, if required.
Salary: To be negotiated, depending on training, experience and skills.
Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus paid twice yearly – currently November and May.
Holidays: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays
Life Assurance: Day 1 benefit.
Health Insurance: After 3 months and on the next entry point of either April or October.
Salary Date: On or before 25th of each month.
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week – flexible hours when necessary to fulfil the role.

Sutton Recruitment Limited offer a professional and personal service within recruitment. Our experienced consultants work closely with both candidates & clients to ensure the best possible outcome.

If this role is not suitable for you, we would be happy to have an informal discussion regarding any future opportunities.

While we aim to respond to every applicant, on occasion this is not always possible, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 14 days of applying, please do get in contact with us.

This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Sutton Recruitment Limited who operate as an Employment Business. Sutton Recruitment Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.