This entrepreneurial lead specialist engineer group seeks a Financial Controller to support the Managing Director, be part of the management team and take full responsibility for the finance function. Duties will include
* Work closely with Managing Director and other members of the Management team to optimise company performance to agreed objectives and goals.
* Manage, develop and maintain a suitably resourced, experienced and capable team to facilitate the successful operation of the Accounts department.
* Constantly review systems, processes and controls for potential improvements
* Prepare monthly balance sheet and profit and loss and provide Managing Director with a monthly variance report.
* Work closely with the sales/operations/buying team, providing input for estimates and costings
* Prepare statutory reports as required and liaise with auditors/accountants, including statutory accounts, corporation tax return
* Quarterly VAT returns as well as lead the relationships with HMRC/Companies House
* Payroll, weekly & monthly together with month and year end returns
* Manage year-end audit process including year-end stocktakes.
* Perform regular stock valuation and analysis.
* Carry out regular business review of sales, orders, backlog, margin and trends. Manage overhead cost control process.
* Ensure general ledger accounts are reconciled and related costs and allocations are maintained and monitored.
* Credit Control
* Prepare profit forecasts and annual budget and provide Managing Director with variance and trend analysis.
* Support the MD with the review of potential acquisitions
* Act as Company Secretary and pension scheme trustee.
* Oversee IT, Admin and HR, liaise with outsourced suppliers
Keys skills will include:
* Strong systems including SAGE & Excel
* Highly organized and able to plan and multi-task
* Adapts quickly to changes
* Self-motivated and outgoing
* Good communication skills
* Good team player
This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious group that is looking to expand by acquisition and can offer a varied and challenging role. #J-18808-Ljbffr