Overview

Are you a qualified Accountant looking for your next challenge? Pragmatic Semiconductor is seeking an Interim Financial Controller to join our Finance Division in our Cambridge office located on The Science Park! This role will be 6-month contract.

Day- to- day you will supervise financial accounting, taxation, accounts receivable/payable, fixed assets, inventory, grant accounting, treasury management, and corporate insurance. The Financial Controller will also run ERP-related processes and play a key role in monthly and annual financial reporting.

Key Tasks

• Financial Accounting & Reporting - Leading the management and delivery of external audits, prepare and file annual reports, and ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Taxation - Supervise all tax filings, handle R&D tax credit submissions, reconcile VAT, oversee transfer pricing agreements, and maintain the company’s tax strategy.
• Month End - Lead the month-end close process and review of financial statements, ensuring accurate and reliable reporting.
• Financial Operations - Handle the end-to-end accounts payable/receivable process.
• Inventory Management - Coordinate the financial aspects of inventory management.
• Fixed Asset Management - Lead the financial reporting and oversight of fixed assets.
• Treasury Management - Maintain banking relationships, manage cash flow and liquidity, handle currency and debt management, and provide short- and long-term cash forecasts.
• Corporate Insurance - Oversee the broker relationship and manage annual policy renewals, ensuring appropriate coverage for company assets.
• ERP Management - Manage finance processes and controls within the ERP system to ensure accurate financial data and reporting.

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent)

Skills and Experience

• Expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, and external audit management, including the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Hands-on experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience in treasury management, cash flow forecasting, and banking relationships.
• Excellent analytical skills with a high level of proficiency in financial analysis.
• Confirmed ability to manage and optimise ERP systems and related finance processes.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing financial teams, fostering development, and improving processes.
• Solid understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and technical accounting standards (desirable).
• Solid understanding of taxation (e.g., corporation tax, VAT, R&D tax credits) (desirable).

Pragmatic is committed to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion; we strive to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work. Please let us know if you would like any adjustments to our application and interview process.