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We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Financial Controller to join our London team on a fixed term contract!
Job title: Assistant Financial Controller (FTC)
Reports to: EU Financial Controller
Location: London
What are we looking for?
The Assistant Financial Controller position is a high-profile role and we are looking for an experienced candidate. Reporting directly into the European Financial Controller, you will play a lead role in the development of the growing Finance team. You will also work closely with the International Finance Director and the Finance teams in the US and APAC regions.
This role would suit a good communicator with high levels of interpersonal skills. You will be able to motivate the Finance team and inspire confidence within the Firm. You must be organised and accurate and have the ability to deal with a high volume of work, meeting deadlines under pressure.
We are looking for candidates who are experienced and thrive working within a hands-on role. You will be committed and driven to continue adding value in this role, improving finance processes and systems where necessary. Good system skills including Elite 3E are desirable. Excel skills (pivot tables/v-look ups/sumifs etc) are essential.
Areas of focus and responsibilities
The above list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and as such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.
Skills and attributes
The Essentials
About Withers Worldwide
A law firm focused on people and collaboration. For the past 125 years, Withers has supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organisations at defining moments in their lives. We are the only international law firm focused on successful individuals and private capital, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. We also advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes. Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world's problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice. Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, looking after their family, involved in a complex dispute or protecting their finances for the future. To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. We are agile, focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy. It is a truly flexible working culture that puts people first. Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.
Information for Recruitment Agencies
Withersworldwide endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withersworldwide operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role
Equal Opportunities Employment Statement
It is the policy of Withers Worldwide to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.
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