We have been asked to support a SME sized business in Nottingham on an exclusive basis to hire a permanent Financial Controller. Salary on offer will be paid in the range of £60,000 to £70,000 and hybrid working will be available.
You will support the CFO in driving the cost-efficient growth of the entity, ensuring the smooth operation of the accounts department, and bringing consistency to the group reporting processes. This individual will oversee month-end processes, management accounting, manage staff responsible for financial reporting, and work towards reducing the time taken for month-end closing. The role involves leading the budgeting, re-forecasting, and year-end processes, as well as assisting with group restructuring initiatives.
A key aspect of the role will be introducing financial reporting into cost centres, collaborating with stakeholders to establish departmental budgets, and monitoring their effectiveness. The Financial Controller will perform scenario-based stress testing on individual entities and provide valuable data to support sales forecasting, which will involve spending time with the sales team every month. Additionally, they will identify cost-saving opportunities across the group.
The position also requires preparation and control over various tax returns, including VAT and Corporation Tax, and liaising with stakeholders to gather information for R&D reports. The Financial Controller will maintain strong relationships with aud...