Job Description
Financial Controller
Horsham, West Sussex
Permanent, Full Time
Salary £50,000-60,000pa
An industry acknowledged and award-winning organisation based in Horsham is currently seeking a technically strong Financial Controller to join their business. Reporting to the Finance Director and managing a medium sized team, this is a pivotal leadership role for the organisation and would suit a career focused individual looking to prove themselves.
The successful individual will contribute to the financial strategy of a business and will be pivotal in the development of all internal control policies and procedures in the department. This is a highly commercially focused environment where the SLT rely heavily on this team for accurate and detailed management information and recommendations. It would suit a commercially astute, highly organised individual who is comfortable in a complex group structured business and shows excellent staff leadership abilities.
My client is happy to consider individuals from an industry or practice background.
Duties:
* Responsible for the management of all day-to-day finance and admin operations
* Ensure robust team member training and development programs are in place for new and existing staff members
* Report to the Finance Director with timely and accurate financial statements and information
* Assist the Finance Director in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members
* Ensure reporting complies with professional and legal standards
* Coordinating the preparation of budget and financial forecasting, and reporting any variances
* Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
* Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities
* Oversee month and year end closure
* Responsibility and control of the VAT processing for HMRC
* Assist the Finance Director with legal reporting
* Management of the Payroll function and responsible for PAYE reporting
* Manage process re-engineering to improve effectiveness and efficiency of all finance processes
* Overseeing the audit process and liaising with external personnel where required
* Support the business with the financial strategy and decision-making processes
* Assist the Finance Director with special projects
Candidate requirements:
* Ideally qualified but qualified by experience or active studiers still considered
* Excellent technical accounting knowledge including accounting standards
* Analytical, numerate, and comfortable with complex calculations
* High prioritisation and organisational skills
* Exceptional communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels
* Proactive approach to all aspects of the role - energetic and self-motivated
* Ability to respond to change in a positive and proactive way
Please apply via website or contact Georgina at Harvey John for more information.