Financial Controller
BRIEF OVERVIEW
- Role: Financial Controller
- Location: Warwickshire
- Role type: Permanent
- Salary/Rate: £Negotiable DOE
- Working type: On-site working
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join a global engineering consultancy specializing in advanced propulsion systems and related technologies. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strong financial controls, and supporting the business's decision-making processes.
The successful candidate will manage a team of three, be responsible for both UK and US finance operations, and play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and project accounting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Prepare monthly management and project accounts
2. Compile operational board reports on performance for both regions
3. Participate in project WIP meetings and oversee project accounting
4. Drive finance's involvement in projects, from bids to completion
5. Lead annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes, including rolling forecasts
6. Develop and implement consistent financial accounting and controls
7. Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and purchasing processes
8. Support tax planning, particularly for R&D-related activities
9. Prepare statutory accounts and coordinate with external auditors for year-end audits
10. Assist in business support development and integration with parent company finance teams
11. Review and update company policies as needed
12. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department
REQUIREMENTS
1. CIMA or ACCA qualified
2. Proven track record in management accounting, reconciliation, month-end processes, forecasting, project accounting, and data analysis
3. Advanced Excel knowledge, including VBA and Macros
4. Ability to handle complex financial data and communicate effectively with various levels of staff
5. Experience leading a team
DESIRABLE SKILLS (NOT ESSENTIAL)
1. Experience in a consultancy or similar business environment
2. Familiarity with Sage 200 software
3. Knowledge of US finance operations and regulations
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