Group Financial Controller

Hybrid working - minimum 60% onsite / 40% home.

Oversee the group financial control function, working autonomously and reporting to the Finance Director.

Lead and manage the global financial operations, develop a highly capable and flexible team, and lead by example.

• Lead all aspects of group financial accounting.
• Develop and enforce the group's internal control environment, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and manage the group's statutory reporting requirements.
• Lead the annual audit process and implement any recommendations.
• Manage and update all group accounting policies.
• Maintain accurate and complete books of account to defined standards and in accordance with the group's accounting policies.
• Manage and improve the group's financial systems and processes, supporting selection, implementation and enhancement of platforms to deliver first class financial operations and reporting.
• Define and manage standard, efficient and timely month end and year end processes.
• Own the Group's cash management, adhering to the agreed controls and strategies in the Group's treasury policy.
• Manage group tax compliance and submissions globally (payroll taxes, VAT, US sales taxes, corporation/income taxes, withholding taxes).
• Stay informed about changes in financial and tax regulations and ensure the company's compliance with them.
• Provide input and support to the FP&A team for business planning and ad hoc projects.

You will need to be a qualified accountant with significant industry experience, capable of leading the Finance team and contributing to the strategic thinking of the business.

Your experience will include:

• Proven PQE experience and track record in a similar role, ideally in the technology sector.
• Strong technical accounting background/knowledge (IFRS).
• Ability to lead and develop a Finance team.
• Knowledge and direct working experience of business taxes and compliance - ideally in an international and/or group environment.
• Direct experience of preparing and submitting claims under the UK R&D tax credit scheme.
• Cashflow, banking, and treasury management skills.
• Track record of internal control and process development.
• Experience in accounting software & ERP packages (ideally MS Business Central or Dynamics).
• Work with integrity, delivery focus and accountability.
• An interest in our mission.

• Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 3 day festive break dependent on business needs.
• Eligible for performance related bonus.
• Share options scheme.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Private medical, critical illness and other financial benefits.
• Innovation & merit recognition bonus potential.
• A truly collaborative working environment.

Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford. It is recognised as a world leader in transformative High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. Founded in 2009 as a spin off from the UK Atomic Energy Authority, it employs over 260 people and is working to provide clean and sustainable fusion energy for all.

The appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre employment screening, including right to work, proof of identity and references.

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Entry into employment with Tokamak Energy and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We're committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We're happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best.

Entry into employment with Tokamak Energy and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We're committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We're happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best.