Reed Accountancy have recently begun working with a fantastic client who is one of the UK's leading distribution and wholesale businesses and is now looking to add a Financial Controller to their team.
Working for a family-run SME business, the right candidate will be able to demonstrate the below experience and skills and will be happy working within a relatively small finance function.
This role is on a hybrid basis and will be 3 days in the office and 2 days from home with flexibility around days.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to take a step up in their career or someone who has previous experience in a similar post.
The Role:
1. Financial Management & Reporting:
1. Production of monthly management accounts and MI Pack
2. Overseeing the preparation of financial statements including leading the annual audit and liaising with external auditors
3. Preparation and filing of quarterly UK VAT returns
4. Overseeing monthly foreign VAT returns
5. Filing all statutory declarations
6. Preparation of annual P&L and Balance Sheet forecasts, updating monthly. Variance analysis
7. Preparation of timely, accurate financial information to support decision making
8. Quarterly royalty reporting for license agreements
9. Responsible for all company secretarial matters
10. Preparation of monthly payroll
11. Pension scheme management
12. Managing business insurance policies
13. Assisting the chairman with personal investment projects
14. Experience of overseeing business turnover of £30-£40 million
2. Cash Flow & Treasury Management:
1. Daily treasury management of multiple different currency accounts
2. Short-term cashflow forecasting to ensure the business can meet its obligations
3. Liaising with finance providers and delivering all financial information they require
4. Ensuring covenant compliance is maintained
5. Overseeing short-term borrowing facilities such as Invoice Finance and Import Loans. Monitoring availability
6. Optimising working capital
3. Team Leadership:
1. Head of the finance department
2. Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and all other finance functions.
3. Manage and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of diligence and continuous improvement
4. Two direct reports
5. Promote cross-functional collaboration and act as a financial liaison to other departments
4. Systems & Process Optimisation:
1. Implement technology-driven solutions to streamline financial reporting and operations
Essential Skills and Experience
1. CIMA or equivalent qualified
2. Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in financial management, preferably within an SME or similar fast-paced environment
3. Highly organised
4. Experience of using Microsoft Navision and Sage is advantageous
5. Strong Excel skills
6. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines
7. In-depth understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards
The Person
1. High integrity and ethical standards.
2. Strategic mindset with attention to detail.
3. Proactive and adaptable to a dynamic business environment
4. SME minded
5. Trustworthy & reliable individual
If you feel you have all the above experience and attributes, don't hesitate to follow the steps to apply today and we can arrange a confidential chat.
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