Job Description

Our client is working with us exclusively to recruit a Financial Controller. A well-established business they are part of a larger successful Group.

Reporting to the MD of the business and Group Finance Director you will be responsible for the following:

• Management of a team of 4
• Knowledge and awareness of all business operations and how they drive financial transactions and processes
• Implementing appropriate, robust and workable controls & policies to ensure the company’s profitability, cash flow and balance sheet. This includes making finance policy recommendations to the Directors, communicating them to the management team and supervising compliance in conjunction with the management team
• Compliance with tax authorities and companies house including liaison with external accountants on year end and audit and tax returns
• Review accurate and timely monthly accounts including monthly reforecast for rolling 12 months and prepare Group Consolidation; presenting and explaining monthly reporting to the Directors and management team as required.
• Preparation of monthly reporting of MI to Group
• Modelling and Forecasting as required by Group
• Prepare annual budgets in line with Group requirements and strategy
• Production of weekly and monthly KPI’s and performance measures to support and influence management decision making for the Company and to Group
• Ensuring company audit is successful, auditor’s statement is unqualified and statutory accounts are prepared and signed within an agreed timeline.
• Ensuring Directors & Managers understand the financial implications of decision making
• Insurance renewals and claims
• Bank signatory and administrator
• M&A activity as required
• Member of Disaster Recovery Panel
• Review of NDA’s, Contracts and T’s and C’s for the business as a whole
• Responsible for adequate resources for Finance
• Member of senior management team

Package:

A salary of £45-£55k with benefits which include pension, personal accident insurance, income protection insurance, life assurance and access to the employee discount scheme

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent with 5+ years’ experience in industry. Prior experience as part of a senior management team. Advanced Excel skills. Able to motivate and lead teams. Excellent presentation skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.