Hey! We're Kukoon Rugs and we're pleased to meet you! We're going to start by talking about our exciting new Financial Controller position. If you'd like to know more about the company, feel free to reach out!
We are looking for a Financial Controller who has grit, passion, and resilience. Someone who is hungry to help other areas of the business and grow their career into a Financial Director.
We want someone who continuously improves and can connect with a wide range of people, genuinely making a positive impact on all departments.
Responsibilities:
This role will have overarching responsibility for everything Finance. As part of the Senior Leadership team, you will drive strategic thinking across multiple levels of the business, ensuring every decision considers the top and bottom line.
Strategic Thinking:
* Align the financial strategy with the directors, ensuring the business model is scalable.
* Work closely with directors to allocate capital for maximum ROCE over the long term.
* Contribute at a high level to all strategic conversations, including topics that don't directly affect Finance.
* Devise and create all Financial strategies for the company, specifically how we budget and forecast.
Finance:
* Manage all basic bank finance including overdrafts, LC, loans, mortgages.
* Proactively seek grant/support funding from available government bodies.
* Review the progress of tasks delegated to the finance team.
Cash Flow:
* Prepare forecasts allowing senior management to make decisions based on both cost and opportunity cost.
* Monitor revenue vs intake plan weekly.
* Maintain relationships with suppliers and couriers for favorable pricing.
Budgeting:
* Prepare and agree budgets with all department heads based on projected revenue.
* Review budgets monthly and implement changes as necessary.
* Monitor all spending outside of the budgets set.
Value:
* Work with departments to create SLAs and product standards for auditing.
* Ensure annual market due diligence on price, quality, and service.
Reporting:
* Prepare monthly accounts for the Directors, with an executive summary and proposed changes.
Auditing:
* Audit discrepancies for errors and ensure information presented is accurate.
* Verify large invoices before payment.
* Negotiate with suppliers/couriers when invoicing does not match.
The Other Stuff:
* Ensure accurate payment of wages, holidays, and sick pay.
* Get involved in various Kaizens to drive better results.
What you bring to the table:
* Chartered Accountant, eager to learn and grow.
* A strategic thought process, considering the business as a whole.
* Focus on quality and the bigger picture.
* A problem-solver mentality.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
* Deadline-driven and competitive.
* Ability to make fast decisions.
* Respectful challenge of ideas to identify the best ROI.
What do we offer in return?
* 4-day working week for 6 months per year.
* Highly competitive salary.
* Experience in a fast-paced digital-first company.
* Electric car onsite charging.
* Enhanced maternity pay.
* Employee discount on products.
* A great working culture that values hard work and fun.
* Perfect for someone who thrives in a work/life balance environment.
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