Financial Controller - On Site

Financial Controller - On Site Gateshead Luxury Leisure is the UK subsidiary of Novomatic, a privately owned EUR 3.5 bn turnover gaming group of repute trading in 45 countries and operating to exemplary standards of corporate governance. The business has a long history of organic and acquisitive growth with a very impressive trading record. The premier gaming operator in the UK, Luxury Leisure turns over c £350m from 300 sites, some of which also have tanning and coffee shop facilities on site.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will be fully accountable for the Control environment, including management accounts, and other financial information, plus financial processing activity and development of the accounting teams.

Key Responsibilities will include Working with the Finance Director and the Head of FP & A to develop medium and long term business plans. Provision of financial accounting and control advice to management on statutory and regulatory requirements to enable timely strategic decision making. Development of an environment of strong financial control and balance sheet integrity. Oversight of monthly management returns and end of year accounts for statutory and regulatory purposes.

Provision of insightful analysis for the Executive Committee and Finance Director. Implementation of effective planning strategy in relation to future business acquisitions. Overseeing the timely preparation of statutory accounts and support on other returns including VAT returns, Corporation Tax returns and P11d forms. Being a key member of the leadership team requires the person to be on site 5 days a week, key to reinforcing the team based collaborative culture that the business promotes.

Potential candidates should be qualified accountants, probably with a minimum of 5 years PQE. Technical expertise is taken as given as are the strong communication skills required in a people based business as part of the local leadership team. There is ample opportunity for personal and career development in the role, and applicants should not be viewing the position as the zenith of their ambitions.

The successful candidate will benefit from an attractive base salary plus company car or car allowance, a generous bonus scheme and health cover.