Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the company (manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase orders, VAT and payrolls, etc.)
Develop and implement financial policies and procedures
Create and maintain management accounts and financial reports, including cash flow, profit and loss, and balance sheet
Assist Project Managers with cost allocation control and project reporting
Completion and collation of Grant claims
Manage the company's budget and cashflow and financial performance forecasting
Prepare institutional investor and Board periodic financial reporting packages
Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards
Monitor and analyze financial performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including bookkeepers, accountants, auditors, banks and tax authorities
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions and work with the executive team to make strategic financial decisions
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Five years of experience in financial management or accounting, preferably in a start-up or growing business
Ideally an accounts-based qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA), part-qualified will be considered and company may be willing to fund qualification for the right candidate