The business has recently appointed a new Finance Director, who as part of the wider Senior Leadership Team has significant plans to grow the business. To support this growth, the Finance Director is looking to strengthen the finance team by hiring a talented Financial Controller.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a highly innovative organization with substantial growth plans and to be developed by a talented Finance Director.
The Financial Controller will be responsible for the following key deliverables:
Responsibility for all internal and external deadlines
Overseeing the day-to-day running the finance department including line management
Ensure that internal controls policies and procedures promote the continued reliability of accounting systems
Preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts
Create monthly reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts
Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports
Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities
Ensure that profitability of company is enhanced by robust costing framework
Supervise and manage financial department staff, including accountants and financial assistants
Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including cost accounting
Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation
Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies
Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations
Involvement in financial project work, e.g. implementation of new ERP system
Assist the FD in presenting timely and accurate reports to management team, stakeholders, and board members
Work remotely:
Temporarily due to COVID-19
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Degree qualified with a strong academic track record. Professionally qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, ACMA, CIMA) with PQE consummate with a role at this level of responsibility. Proven track record in leading and motivating teams within and across functions. Experience of developing outstanding relationships across the businesses. Experience in presenting at senior management level. A proven relationship builder with the ability to increase co- operation across departments and sites. Manufacturing experience would be highly beneficial but not essential. Experience of Sage Line 50 Financial Controller. Experience of various methods of cost accounting. Experience of ERP / MRP systems. Energetic, robust and pro-active individual. Proven track record across financial management, budgetary control, business planning and performance monitoring. Experience: Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)