Job Description
GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Roots Systems (part of the Rotolok Group of Companies) is a leading manufacturer of rotary-lobe compressors, blower and vacuum packages. These are sold worldwide, with major markets in the USA, central Europe and the Middle East. Our equipment is supplied into numerous industries including oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, power plant & nuclear. The emerging ‘green-tech’ market, with the drive to net zero, offers Roots Systems exciting growth opportunities and we have already supplied and are dealing with applications for hydrogen, carbon capture and energy storage. We manufacture, package and test our skid mounted packages in our facilities in UK.
Currently based in Stonehouse, the Company has grown over the past 10 years and. during 2025 will be moving to a larger and improved production facility in Gloucester.
You will report to the CFO and your work will be crucial as we embark on financial and operational reporting transformation. This role is being created to support the Company and Group in executing the 5-year plan.
Our ideal candidate will have AAT Level 4 or demonstrable experience of working in a similar role. Candidates will need experience of multi-currency and multi-territory reporting. Knowledge and experience of accounting systems with the ability to consolidate to standard reporting and managing data integrity throughout is essential.
The main responsibilities of the role are:
Financial and operational reporting
Monthly Management accounts
Calculation of long term revenue accounting UK and ERP implementation
Preparation and submission of quarterly management accounts for bank reporting
Annual budgeting and forecasting
Improving budgeting and forecasting processes across the group to improve quality of monthly and annual financial reporting
Preparation of monthly global sales and revenue reports
Consolidation of MI for group entities
Statutory reporting
Annual financial statements audit UK
Provision of information and supporting documentation for UK auditors
Consolidation of global financial statements to UK holding companies
Liaison and working with external accountants in UK and overseas
Coordination of overseas audits to meet UK timetable.
Management of timetable with overseas entities and auditors to ensure timetable is met.
Global support to CFO for ad hoc reporting and analysis
Consistent use of nominal ledgers and reporting conventions across the group (management accounts and financial accounts) to improve reporting
Use of systems to improve reporting and control
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a desire to set hire standards of work performance for themselves. You will need excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage workload with competing priorities and frequent interruptions.
You should also have the ability to quickly establish and where appropriate further develop effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Some travel required to Tiverton for CFO meetings on ad hoc basis.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE ROTOLOK GROUP
* Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience)
* Annual company pay review and individual merit award review
* Hours are 36.5 per week – Monday to Thursday - 8.30 am – 5.00 pm
Friday – 8.30 am – 1.00 pm
* Generous Bonus Scheme
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* 33 days annual leave (includes 8 days statutory bank holidays) plus our ‘Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme’
* Life Assurance Scheme (after qualifying period)
* Income Protection Plan (after qualifying period)
* Employee Support and Perks Package
* Free car parking
* Investment in our employees through learning and development
Flexible and family friendly policies
We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact David Balch, CFO on 01884 232232.
CLOSING DATE:20 January 2025