Job Description

The Financial Controller (SIS) is responsible for the financial management and integrity of reporting for the Global Student Information System business (SIS). The Financial Controller will provide guidance on the financial implications of business activities, will drive adherence to process and policy within the business, and will be the primary point person for all financial aspects relating to Financial reporting for the SIS Business.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Financial Control (manage statutory reporting, taxes, treasury, AR, AP)
• Ensure financial statements (income statement , balance sheet) are produced on a monthly basis following statutory requirements and following general accounting principles in multiple jurisdictions (US – GAAP, UK/France – IFRS)
• Review and ensure Share Services Center transactions are processed accurately and on a timely to ensure integrity of financial statements
• Provide guidance to SSC on accounting activities to ensure the proper accounting treatment is followed, specifically in revenue recognition
• Become a Finance superuser of Unit4 ERP and Reporting tools (ERP & FP&A) to understand reporting and account mapping structure
• Ensure with SSC AR team that invoices from customers are collected on time and cash forecasts targets are achieved
• Review and approve all AP invoices/transactions for payment processing
• Ensure Tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions across all entities
• Appoint and be lead contact for global auditors and global tax advisors

FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNERING (FP&A)

• Consolidating the global results into an easy to read and informative reporting pack with appropriate variance analysis versus budget and prior year results
• Forecasting – assist business in creating accurate and timely forecasts for bookings, revenue, expenses, EBITDA
• Analysis – provide greater understanding through analysis of the primary business   drivers, including bookings, revenue, backlog, margin, EBITDA, utilisation, FTE, working capital.
• Business Reviews – provide content and present financial performance to senior SIS management
• Customer project tracking – support the SIS Business to track, monitor problematic accounts/implementations and consolidate YTD actuals and forecasted performance per project.

Qualifications

• At least 5 Years of Professional Qualified Experience preferably in accounting or audit
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP, IFRS)
• Recent Software or Technology experience, with large projects, and preferably with star-up organizations
• Strong understanding of license and recurring revenue streams
• Proven experience of supporting a business units and explaining results to senior management and non-financial people
• Experience in a fast-paced International organisation
• Experience of working with a remote Shared Services organization is a plus

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Values accuracy and attention to detail
• Can demonstrate capacity to analyse problems, recommend proposal for solution and then execute after approval. Get “the job done
• Integrity, strength of character to enforce financial disciplines – does the right thing
• Sense of urgency for performance improvement, action-oriented, results-focused
• Creates strong personal partnerships and alliances, gains respect of colleagues
• Control-minded, considers how to protect the Individual and the Company
• A good balance of intellect, curiosity, energy, and humility
• Proactive, strong team player, looking for a challenge and to enjoy the job and can work   independently with little supervision

Additional Information

Work which is a meaningful and inspiring experience. We will invest in you, nourish you and value you. We offer formal training and education opportunities to develop your skills in the direction you wish to take, we offer experience in different departments and teams to give you experiences which will help you find where you are happiest. We offer work / life balance, unlimited paid time off, and a culture of respect and being successful.