Reed recruitment have recently began working with a fantastic client who is one of the UK’s leading distribution and wholesale businesses who are 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:
Financial Management & Reporting:
* Production of monthly management accounts and MI Pack
* Overseeing the preparation of financial statements including leading the annual audit and liaising with external auditors
* Preparation and filing of quarterly UK VAT returns
* Overseeing monthly foreign VAT returns
* Filing all statutory declarations
* Preparation of annual P&L and Balance Sheet forecasts, updating monthly. Variance analysis
* Preparation of timely, accurate financial information to support decision making
* Quarterly royalty reporting for license agreements
* Responsible for all company secretarial matters
* Preparation of monthly payroll
* Pension scheme management
* Managing business insurance policies
* Assisting the chairman with personal investment projects
Cash Flow & Treasury Management:
* Daily treasury management of multiple different currency accounts
* Short-term cashflow forecasting to ensure the business can meet its obligations
* Liaising with finance providers and delivering all financial information they require
* Ensuring covenant compliance is maintained
* Overseeing short-term borrowing facilities such as Invoice Finance and Import Loans. Monitoring availability
* Optimising working capital
Team Leadership:
* Head of the finance department
* Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and all other finance functions.
* Manage and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of diligence and continuous improvement
* Two direct reports
* Promote cross-functional collaboration and act as a financial liaison to other departments
Systems & Process Optimisation:
* Implement technology-driven solutions to streamline financial reporting and operations
Essential Skills and Experience
* CIMA or equivalent qualified
* Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in financial management, preferably within an SME or similar fast-paced environment
* Highly organised
* Experience of using Microsoft Navision and Sage is advantageous
* Strong Excel skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines
* In-depth understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards
The Person:
* High integrity and ethical standards.
* Strategic mindset with attention to detail.
* Proactive and adaptable to a dynamic business environment
* SME minded
* 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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