Financial Controller

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals

If you are a qualified and experienced Finance or Accounting professional with industry experience and you are looking to take the next step in your career with an established and growing company, we’re delighted to share a newly created opportunity to join the Sword team in the role of Financial Controller.

Here’s what your new role will look like:

Reporting in to the CFO, this is a great opportunity to lead the finance function of a rapidly growing business, supporting both Finance and Operational Management teams on a day-to-day basis.

Key Responsibilities :

· Overview of submission of monthly Management Accounts to Sword Group international head office.

· Control of Month end journal posting including WIP, prepayments, accruals, holiday provisions etc.

· Control of Management Accounts and Balance Sheet Reconciliations.

· Control of Production of monthly Management analytic reports.

· Control of Intercompany balance reconciliation and repayment.

· Submission of legal entity VAT return

· Control of submission of month end statutory accounts onto Head Office consolidation software.

· Management of half-year review and year end statutory audits.

· Preparation of annual budgets with input from the Business Unit Directors.

· Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and internal controls.

· Supervise, manage and mentor a financial team of 6.

· Reviewing and approving monthly payments.

Qualifications :

· Academic degree in Economics, Finance or equivalent with relevant industry experience.

· Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

Personal Competencies:

· Ability to communicate effectively.

· Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.

· Solid IT skills, experience with Sage and advanced user of Microsoft Excel.

· High attention to detail.

· Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

· Proven experience of leading finance team in a business to business services environment would be beneficial.

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:

Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.

Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.

A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more…..

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.