They are currently looking to bring in a new Financial Controller to work in a number 2 role, reporting directly into the Finance Director. You will support the department in the timely delivery of management accounts and related analysis. You will also be responsible for managing a team of 2; A Management Accountant and a Finance Assistant, overseeing the financial transactions. The role will have autonomy and you will have the opportunity to get involved in projects and enjoy a value-adding role.
The company offers an excellent benefits package which includes: -
1. Salary - Up to £55K (Dependent on experience)
2. Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office, 2 days a week WFH)
3. 26 days holiday (rising with service to 30 days) + 8 Bank holidays
4. Private medical
5. Death in service benefit
6. Auto enrolment pension
7. On site Gym
8. Free parking on site
An overview of duties and responsibilities includes: -
9. Full production of Monthly Management Accounts
• Ownership & development of the MI packs
• Ensure an efficient and timely month-end close, within 5 WD turnaround
• Reconciling MI pack reports to other business KPI’s to ensure consistency
• Variance analysis vs budget, and providing detailed commentary on all key points
• Presenting MI to Head of Finance with commentary (WD 6-8), ahead of monthly Ops board meet
10. Preparation of Budgets & Forecast
• Preparation of Bi-Annual financial budget, including P&L, Balance sheet & Cash flow.
• Incl. departmental reviews with Head of Dept’s and assisting in presentation of dept budget requests
to senior management, incl. business case, cost/benefit analysis as required.
• Presentation to Head of Finance & Leadership team with commentary
11. Audit, Tax & Statutory Accounts
• Own the statutory audit from start to finish, including auditor relations, planning to completion.
• Ownership of stat accounts for Group consolidation
• Lead a corporate simplification project to rationalise existing corporate structure.
• Responsibility for simple group VAT return
12. Other duties
• Line management of an existing team of two, with potential to expand the team as the business scales
• Preparation and presentation of cash flow forecasting model
• Ownership of all online banking, incl. admin maintenance and approval flows
• Presenting payment run with commentary vs cash flow forecast, for investor approvals
• Management of all bank covenant compliance
To be successful, you will have the following skills and experiences: -
13. Ideally CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA Qualified
14. Staff management experience
15. Good reporting skills
16. Good IT Skills (Particularly Excel)
17. Proactive approach
18. Strong communication skills
19. Confident and enthusiastic
20. Ability to present data to a range of stakeholders