Are you an experienced, Qualified, SME Financial Controller with proven experience of working with, and influencing a strong and established board?
We are looking for a strong, results focused controller to lead a 3 person finance team and help the board lead the business strategy from a finance perspective.
Responsibilities
• Monitor and maximise overall profitability
• Manage all financial aspects of the company
o Produce timely management accounts and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis
o Produce short and long term forecasts and budgets
• Retain constant awareness of the company's financial position and advise as necessary
• Manage the finance team including setting objectives, coaching and developing the team to ensure they are effective and have the correct skills and work environment
• Oversee all audit activity and internal control operations
• Supporting insurance and utility reviews and renewals
• Company secretarial function ensuring the company complies with all aspects of company law and makes timely statutory submissions as required
• Preparing and submitting payroll
• Authorising payment runs and making manual payments as required
• Complete VAT Returns
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as auditors and banks
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
• Proven experience of working in a finance function as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
• In-depth knowledge of finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices
• Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA
• Experience of working within a complex SME finance department
• Proven track record in financial analysis and forecasting
• Leadership & team management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal & relationship building skills
• Detail oriented with excellent organisational skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of FRS 102, financial reporting and the impacts
• Strong data manipulation and presentation skills