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Track Record Global (TRG) are experts in natural material supply chain assessments, verifying that the legislation in place to protect consumers and the environment is adhered to as well as ensuring that the environmental claims made by our clients are traceable.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Financial Controller to join our small Finance team, based in Brighton. The FC will play a key role in driving the operational financial management of the business, supporting decision-making at the executive level. The FC is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and implementing process improvements within the finance department. The position is pivotal in ensuring the company’s financial health. The right candidate will have commercial acumen and interest, and a drive to partner across the business and build trusted relationships.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Financial Planning and Analysis
* Preparation of annual budgets and ensure that they align with the company’s strategic objectives.
* Lead the monthly forecasting process to include P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow, analysing variances from the budget.
* Produce detailed analysis of financial performance by department, client, or service type.
* Monitor KPIs and report to the wider team to ensure visibility along with variance analysis.
Advanced Financial Reporting
* Manage the preparation and delivery of comprehensive monthly management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow), ensuring they meet the needs of the executive team.
* Provide detailed profitability reports by client, product, and service, identifying trends and insights to drive growth and efficiency.
* Lead the automation and improvement of financial reporting processes, collaborating with IT to enhance the use of financial software and reporting tools.
Team Leadership and Development
* Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, driving high performance and encouraging continuous improvement.
* Act as a coach for junior staff, providing opportunities for development and ensuring that finance operations are aligned with the company’s broader goals.
* Ensure the finance team delivers accurate and timely financial information, supporting the business’s needs.
Cash Flow and Treasury Management
* Oversee cashflow management, ensuring that sufficient liquidity is maintained for operational needs while optimising cash resources.
* Manage relationships with external auditors ensuring the company’s financial practices are compliant with regulations and sound from a risk perspective.
Process Improvement and Systems Optimisation
* Lead efforts to improve financial processes and systems, focusing on efficiency, automation, and accuracy.
* Work closely with the IT department to ensure that financial systems are optimised, and data management practices are robust.
* Identify opportunities to implement cost-saving initiatives and enhance the operational efficiency of the finance function.
Commercial Support and Decision-Making
* Working with the CFO play a key role in sales bids, contract negotiations, and pricing strategy discussions, ensuring that financial risks and opportunities are well understood.
* Support the Commercial and Operations team in optimising client invoicing cycles, particularly with usage-based billing, ensuring alignment with contractual terms.
Governance and Compliance
* Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements (payroll, pensions, tax filings), collaborating with the external accountants and legal teams to maintain a strong compliance framework.
* Take the lead on internal and external audits, ensuring that financial statements are accurate and prepared in accordance with GAAP/IFRS standards.
Corporate Governance and Executive Support
* Coordinate with the CFO on the preparation of financial reports for the Board of Directors and senior leadership team.
* Oversee corporate governance activities, ensuring adherence to all legal and regulatory obligations
ABOUT YOU
To be considered for this role, you need to have strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to financial management. You will have excellent leadership and people management skills, with the potential to step up into more senior financial strategy over time. Communication is key in presenting complex financial data to non-financial professionals, as well as building great relationships. You will be a proactive and actions focussed individual who has the ability to drive process improvements, increase automation and streamline the financial operations.
We are also looking for:
* Professional Qualification: CIMA, or equivalent (fully qualified)
* Significant experience in a financial management role, ideally within a dynamic and growing business environment at an advanced level.
* Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
* Strong commercial drive and acumen.
* Leadership experience with the ability to manage a team and work cross-functionally across all areas of the business.
* Xero or similar experience preferred.
* Someone based in or around the Brighton area (one day per week in our Brighton Hub)
WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US
* 30 days holiday after one year of service
* Contributory pension scheme
* Together time
* Birthday lay in
* Helping hand loan scheme
* Monthly in-person breakfast at our Hub
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
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