Job Description

They are currently looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller to manage the month end process, provide insightful commercial analysis and manage a team of two accounting staff.
The nature of the business demands some flexibility over working hours and the preparation required. The role demands a high level of accuracy as well as good staff management and communication skills. Duties & Responsibilities will include:
*Deliver accurate and timely Management Accounts with forward looking analysis on key trends including performance against budget for both revenue and costs.
*Oversee the financial management and reporting of actuals to forecast, providing detailed explanations for variances to plan.
*Ensure adequate controls are in place and followed to ensure the safeguarding of cash and digital payments
*Appraise the senior team, Executive Director and accounts staff of the results and record appropriate details for future forecasting / actions.
*Review the weekly reports
*Discuss and implement actions plans and update forecasts
*Ensure adequate controls are in place to ensure margins are safeguarded
*Review the purchase, sales and general ledger postings to ensure the companies accounting procedures are being correctly adopted.
*Hold a weekly meeting to review all large and old debts advising team members of appropriate actions to take as per the company policy and ensure they are followed through.
*Assist with preparing where necessary and review the monthly profit and loss accounts with the Executive Director's prior to submission to Group Finance advising of any issues that may have an impact on each months trading results.
*Review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
*Complete a detailed Financial Controllers narrative advising on the previous months results noting any exceptions and actions taken.
*To be responsible for the development of all members of staff within the accounts department, including annual performance appraisals.
*To review the goals and targets of the department as set by Group Finance.
*Prepare annual statutory financial information and submit a detailed audit pack.
*Evaluate and exploit procurement opportunities.
*To organise and host financial meetings as and when required.
*To ensure that all government legislation and legal requirements are met at all times.
*Any other ad-hoc project work.
The company offers fantastic benefits and this role will provide real autonomy and the chance to make the role your own. This is a rare opportunity for an employer of choice in the region.
If you meet the criteria for this role, and are interested in being put forward please do not hesitate to apply or contact me to discuss.
Elevation Accountancy & Finance focuses on the recruitment of talented Accountancy and Finance professionals across all levels, from entry level trainees through to post qualified accountants.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

*CIMA, ACCA OR ACA qualification although Qualified by Experience will also be considered *Experience within the leisure industry would be highly desirable *3+ years experience working up to Management Accounts level *Strong leader of people *Must hold a full driving license, with the ability to travel across multiple sites. *leisure or hospitality background would be a distinct advantage *Commercially astute and influential *Strong IT, analytic and modelling skills *Excellent communicator *Works well under pressure *Organised, systematic and process driven *Flexible approach towards working patterns and the ability to work to meet the needs of the business