Business Controller

The purpose of this role will be to develop and implement processes to ensure financial compliance, accurate accounts receivable and accounts payable, and that internal policies are followed. This will include ensuring compliance with the company's financial obligations, developing a 5 year business plan, monitoring and tracking the performance of the business, liaising with corporate finance to ensure accounts receivable, accounts payable and capitalisation/ depreciation of projects are recorded accurately in SAP, ensure charging methodologies are applied correctly, work with the financial auditors to produce the corporate accounts and ensure financial obligations within the Company's Distribution Licence are met (e.g. Agreed Upon Procedures and Certificates). The post holder will oversee the Finance Team which is planned to significantly grow as the company secures projects. The post holder will deputise as required for the Regulation and Commercial Manager. Main Responsibilities Financial Compliance & Reporting * Ensure the business is financially compliant with all applicable licences, regulations and codes * Ensure financial accounts are submitted on time * Ensure Certificates and Agreed Upon Procedures are submitted on time * Ensure accurate financial reports are provided, as required, to the various industry bodies Charging and Regulation * Identify and influence proposed regulatory finance licence changes, proposed code modifications and potential industry development that may significantly impact the business * Represent and promote our client at conferences, committees and working groups Financial Control and Budgeting * Ensure accurate operational billing systems are in place * Ensure accurate recording of expenditure * Ensure projects are correctly capitalised and depreciated * Produce the 5 Year Business Plan each year and track performance against the Plan * Monitor and assess the ongoing performance of the company * Develop and implement effective cost control processes Project Assessment and Offers * Ensure project assessment and processes are compliant with our client's finance rules and processes * Ensure charging methodologies are applied correctly * Fully support Business Development in securing projects Project Delivery * Manage the financial exposure of projects * Support project delivery Business Support * Ensure production of financial management information * Support production of material for the Board Meetings * Ensure the Financial Risk Register is current * Support compliance with other company obligations Education & training (required or "must have") * BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics * Finance qualification (equivalent undergraduate level or higher) * Finance training * Excellent IT skills Desirable ("good to have") * Qualified accountant (CFA/CPA or similar) * Stakeholder management training * Risk management training * Negotiation training * Contract Law qualification * Suitable commercial qualification Competence & Experience (required or "must have") * Demonstrable experience with large Corporate finance systems * Experience of using SAP * Ability to work across the relevant business areas: - central support functions, business solution managers, marketing and operational staff to deliver complete solutions. * Strong financial and commercial awareness * Excellent communication skills * Strong negotiation skills * Great customer relationship skills * Superb with meeting deadlines * Good prioritising skills * Attention to detail * Team player * Self-directed in personal development. * Excellent interpersonal skills. * Planning, organisation and time management. Desirable ("good to have") * UK regulatory experience (Ofgem) * A good understanding of IDNO networks. For more information on this excellent long term contract position please contact the recruitment team on (phone number removed) or apply online Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Kelly Services (UK) Ltd are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all of our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group