UK Financial Controller

*** Contract and permanent option available ***

Location: Maidenhead

(Home working available, must be flexible to travel to Maidenhead when required)

 

About RWS:

RWS Holdings plc is the world’s leading provider of technology-enabled language, content management and intellectual property services. We help our customers to connect with and bring new ideas to people globally by communicating business critical content at scale and enabling the protection and realization of their innovations.

Our vision is to help organizations interact effectively with people anywhere in the world by solving their language, content and market access challenges through our collective global intelligence, deep expertise and smart technology.

Customers include 90 of the globe’s top 100 brands, the top 10 pharmaceutical companies and 18 of the top 20 patent filers worldwide. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific, and North and South America across the technology, pharmaceutical, medical, legal, chemical, automotive, government and telecommunications sectors, which we serve from offices across five continents.

Founded in 1958, RWS is headquartered in the UK and publicly listed on AIM, the London Stock Exchange regulated market (RWS.L).

For further information, please visit: www.rws.com

About The Role:

As part of our Operational Finance team you will help improve our ability to deliver accurate and timely information, work faster on our continuous improvement roadmap and drive greater business insight.

RWS is seeking a UK Financial Controller to support their European business. The team operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, functioning as a proactive business partner and assisting the business leaders with their accounting and compliance responsibilities. We are a profitable and growing company that offers translation and localization technology and services. 

The position will form part of a team who are responsible for the accounting of the European entities. 

Responsibilities:

As the UK Financial Controller you will be responsible for the financial control of the UK operation, accurate reporting, applying appropriate financial controls and adhoc analysis. The role is based in Maidenhead (currently home/flexible working) and is responsible for delivering monthly management accounts, local statutory accounts, indirect tax filings and corporate tax filings for the UK entity. The role will also be responsible for delivering ongoing process improvements critical to the strategy of RWS.

* Full ownership and accountability for the financial accounting and reporting for the UK entities

* Working with the tax team and external service providers to ensure that all external reporting and compliance is completed accurately and on time

* Manage and coordinate efficient external audits

* Manage cashflow, working effectively with Treasury

* Ensure appropriate financial controls are applied in the UK entity including approving payroll and balance sheet reconciliations

* Ensure monthly reporting and close processes are accurate, timely and compliant

* Insightful analysis of performance within the management accounts

* Perform and follow up on balance sheet reconciliations

* Build and foster relationships with group finance, commercial finance, local directors and senior business leads

* Proactively manage changes in the external environment

* Providing technical assistance to junior members of the wider Controllership team

Requirements:

* Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

* 5+ years experience in a finance function operating in a financial controller role

* Strong English skills required, any additional languages (desirable), any language skill set welcome

* Understanding of corporation tax requirements and accounting

* Strong finance experience

* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

* Strong influencing skills

* Excellent attention to detail, commitment to accuracy and quality

* Experience of working with Microsoft Great Plains & Hyperion desirable

* Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

* Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines

Life at RWS - We work hard together to deliver for our customers; our expertise, professionalism and determination to never let others down drives us to be passionate and serious about what we do, deliver customer value, yet always adding a human touch 

As a company focused on connecting people through language, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our company culture. RWS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed in ensuring that all employees work in an environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination and one that actively promotes teamwork, diversity and trust. All employees have a right to be treated with respect and dignity. RWS operate in a manner for the inclusion of all - any form of discrimination is expressly prohibited. Employees are selected and promoted on merit alone and no other factors whether race, gender, age, religion, marital status, gender identity or disability are taken into consideration. 

We are proud to work in a company where all can succeed and grow their career and while RWS operates in accordance with all local employment laws, if local law enables any form of discrimination this is against RWS company policy and we will adhere to the highest standard.   

Recruitment Agencies: RWS Group PLC does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward any unsolicited resumes to any RWS employees. Any unsolicited resume received will be treated as the property of RWS and Terms & Conditions associated with the use of such resume will be considered null and void.