Job Number: 17705

External Description:

Job title: Finance Business Partner

Location: Paddington (Hybrid working)

Contract length: 6 months

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently seeking a are seeking a high-caliber Finance professional to step into a pivotal Governance & Control Business Partner role. This is your chance to balance the crucial role of Custodian—safeguarding financial integrity through robust control—with the dynamic role of Co-Pilot—actively shaping the strategic direction and driving performance improvement across our European markets.

This role is the linchpin for ensuring the highest quality of financial accounts and a strong control environment across four diverse Market Units (UK & Ireland; Germany & Austria; France; and Regional Emerging Markets). You will be a key partner to the Regional Controller, working seamlessly across Financial Operations, Shared Services, and Tax & Treasury functions to deliver best-in-class controllership. Some of the duties will include but are not limited to:

• Financial Integrity: Oversee period close processes, partnering with global shared services to guarantee adherence to accounting standards (US GAAP) and the accuracy of financial information.
• Control Expertise: Champion the internal controls framework. In partnership with the Financial Control Expert, prepare and execute regular controls testing plans, ensuring all end-to-end processes are effectively designed and operating.
• Strategic Visibility: Utilize your deep understanding of the Balance Sheet through regular reviews to inform Regional FP&A and the CFO on critical NCFO (Net Cash Flow from Operations) performance.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as the primary controllership contact for non-finance functions (e.g., Sales) at the unit level, embedding sound financial practices that protect company assets and performance.
• Audit Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for external auditors focusing on market and factory operations within the region.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive efficiencies through the continuous improvement of existing controls and the adoption of digital, streamlined processes.

Required experience:

 

• Qualified: University degree in Accounting or a similar discipline
• Experienced: Strong accounting and finance background with a proven track record of delivering results. Experienced with major ERP systems (e.g., HFM, CFIN, SAP or equivalent) and financial statement reporting obligations, including US GAAP
• A Champion of Control: Excellent policy, process, and control-orientation with the ability to interpret accounting practices, assess their impact, and enforce compliance across diverse teams
• A Modern Leader: Digitally savvy, with a strong user and problem-centric approach, and a focus on driving standards and influencing non-finance stakeholders
• Collaborative: An effective partner, able to ensure associates are adequately trained and in compliance with governance requirements

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