About Us:
At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.
Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.
While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.
See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers
About the role:
We are recruiting for our finance team, and we are looking for a Financial Controller on a 12-month fixed term contract. In this role you will be heading up the accounting team based in the Derby office, you will work closely with, and support the Finance Director with the day-to-day running of the Finance operation.
Sound like you? Read on!
As a Financial Controller, you will:
Supporting the Finance Director to deliver accurate and timely financial information to the business. Providing leadership and development of the Financial Accounting team, while instilling those same values across the wider Finance Team Leading the month end close process, in accordance with agreed timetables. Working closely with the Commercial Finance Manager and Financial Operations Manager and their teams, to ensure a consistent approach and collaborative effort towards targets and deadlines. Running the year-end audit process, consulting with auditors as required while ensuring all deliverables are produced accurately and in a timely manner. Meeting the relevant reporting requirements in an accurate and timely manner, both at a Group level and as required by the Finance Director and wider business. Taking ownership of the company balance sheet, ensuring regular reconciliation of key accounts, and taking corrective action where necessary Overseeing the production of financial budgets and forecasts for the business as a whole, in accordance with relevant timetables Overseeing the weekly cashflow forecasts as directed by Group Treasury and the Finance Director Overseeing the delivery of statutory requirements, including but not limited to: VAT, P11D and Corporation Tax returns. Identifying opportunities for improvements in the quality of information provided, and the corresponding processes.
You’re good at:
Identifying business issues highlighted by the financials and ensuring the relevant operational manager has support to address those matters. Excellent Excel skills and have previous experience of SAP accounting system. Production of ad-hoc reports as required by management and the wider business. Experience dealing with multi-currency. Experience of a service-based industry, ideally as part of a larger group Experience of dealing with big-4 auditors
You may also have:
Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent qualifications Previous experience in a Financial Controller role and a track record of people management and development
Our Benefits for this role:
Birthday day off 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday Purchase Scheme - allowing up to 5 additional holidays days. Life Assurance x2 your annual salary Discounted rates on Hotels & Travel Gym & Fitness Discounts Private Healthcare Pension Scheme Company Sick pay Lifestyle Benefits
You should know:
This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days a week in the Derby office. Our standard working hours are 09:00 – 17:30 with an hour break. You must have the right to work in the UK.
How to apply:
Click apply now to be considered.
THE PERKS
Flexible Working
We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.
Room to Grow
Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.
Everyone has a voice
We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.
Make your move
The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.
We’ve got you covered
Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.
We’re positive. You’ll love it.
It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.
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