Controller

• Oversee the financial operations and reporting for Side’s UK and French entities.
• Deliver accurate and timely management and financial reporting, maintaining a robust control environment.
• Support audits and compliance across both jurisdictions.
• Manage two finance staff, working closely with shared services and cross-functional teams in operations and HR.
• Partner with local leadership and the group finance team to ensure consistent practices and financial integrity.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes for UK and France entities, ensuring accuracy in D365.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and prepayments with proper supporting documentation.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure ledgers are audit-ready.
• Manage intercompany balances and cross-border recharges in line with group policies.
• Support preparation of statutory accounts and audit support files, responding to queries and coordinating with external auditors.
• Manage and develop a small team of finance staff, providing coaching and performance oversight.
• Promote strong internal controls and support rollout of group-wide finance initiatives.
• Liaise with shared service centre on AP/AR processes for timely and accurate processing.
• Identify and lead opportunities for automation and process improvement in financial reporting.
• Act as the first point of contact for operational finance questions from business stakeholders.
• Partner with regional leaders to provide finance insight and support decision-making.
• Monitor and report on cost centre spend and budget adherence across UK and France.
• Ensure local compliance with tax, payroll, and accounting standards under UK GAAP and French GAAP.
• Assist with preparation of group consolidation packs and ensure reporting alignment.

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