Financial Controller
Company Name: Co-op Live
Company Registration Number: 13159367
Contact Number: 07900806042
Email Address: recruitment@cooplive.com
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contracted Hours of Work: 31+ hours
Length of Employment: Open ended (subject to visa permission)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 Per Annum
Role Expiry Date: 15/06/2023
Location of Role: Manchester
Postcode: M11 2AZ
Key Responsibilities
Co-op Live are on a mission to create the best live music experience in the UK. As we gear up to opening our doors, we’re looking for a Financial Controller who is fully qualified along with excellent communication and a positive can do attitude. What’s great about this role is it’s a role of two halves. The first 12 months will be working closely with the Finance Director to set up and mobilise the biggest music and live entertainment arena in the UK. Once open, the role will be more operational ensuring financial reporting, controls and compliance, working closely with the teams to report on our event by event successes and long term planning. Our Role The role is a hands on position with full exposure to the day to day finance function. You will have the opportunity to put your own stamp on the role and identify future development areas and be a key person in supporting the growth of the business. * Support the transfer of finance reporting from the US * Get stuck in, develop and implement new finance processes and accounting systems * Develop month end, event flash reporting and financial planning and analysis * Work in partnership with our payroll provider to ensure our teams pay is accurate and timely * Manage accounts payable activities and accounts receivable activities * Produce month end management accounts and quarterly bank compliance reporting * Manage balance sheet accounts and monthly reconciliations * Lead on the audit process working with the company auditors to ensure on time audit completion with full compliance * Support and develop finance projects such as testing finance systems and other system interfaces and documenting processes * Support on the creation and management of all ad hoc financial reporting including event day, Ticketmaster and CRM reporting * Lead and manage a small finance team focused on financial performance management and accurate timely reporting Please apply for the role here - https://careers-ovguk.icims.com/jobs/10621/financial-controller/job
Essential Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential * Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) * Experience of management accounts, financial reporting and business planning * Strong analytical skills * Advanced Excel user with experience of creating and managing finance models * A leader, who can influence and inspire others * A people manager, putting people first and supporting others * An infectious can-do approach & confident to challenge the norm * Results focused, driving exceptional results through your team and others * Strong relationship building experience * A team player who enjoys working in a high achieving environment Desirable * Understanding of entertainment / stadia /arena security and crowd management * Oracle net suite or Tipalti experience * Experience of system user testing and process documentation