Grafton Banks Finance Executive Search is exclusively assisting an industry respected and growing SME with offices based in Hailsham, East Sussex. The role is based full time onsite so candidates will need to be based locally. The position is hands on yet varied, commercial and strategic and will report to the CEO and board. It requires a tight control of cashflow as well as contract negotiations and cost control throughout the contract cycle. Previous experience of accounting for long term contracts and revenue recognition would be an advantage.
The key areas of responsibility include:
1. Daily cash management, maintenance of the cashflow spreadsheets to provide real-time information to the Board
2. Management and motivation of the small finance team
3. Monthly financial reporting
4. Supplier management (in partnership with Compliance)
5. Providing financial data for tenders, external parties and the Board
6. Year-end audit schedule preparation & oversee audit
7. Annual Accounts / CT Return sign off
8. Budget setting and monitoring
9. Monthly Forecasting
10. Maintaining key relationships with Bankers, Auditors, HMRC, Stakeholders
11. Researching alternative sources of finance, including invoice financing, alternative banks, HMRC TTP, hire purchase
12. Support and provide information on corporate legal matters – EMI, leases, contracts, legal document...