Job Description
* Teesside
* Financial Controller
Our client in Billingham is seeking to recruit a Financial Controller. Reporting to the Group Finance Director you will oversee the financial operations of a group of companies, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and effective financial management.This is a unique role that will provide involvement in a growing, profitable and highly entrepreneurial business with a high profile and a great track record.It provides a platform to forge a lasting career with future awards commensurate with business success.Responsibilities are broad covering managing the finance team, developing financial strategies, and providing insights to support business decisions. Working for a local entrepreneurial team this presents an ever changing new challenge and would suit someone with a strong technical background someone willing to take a very hands on approach to new development projects. Specific Responsibilities
* Creation, implementation and development of high-quality financial information systems.
* Timely preparation of accurate monthly management accounts, including actual and forecast income and expenditure against budget, balance sheet, analysis of capital expenditure, cash-flow forecasts and ad hoc new business appraisal.
* To assist with the annual audit process.
* To act as the businesses Data Protection Officer and ensure the business complies with relevant legislation.
* Support the Group Finance Director in ensuring that budgetary control is maintained for both capital and revenue budgets.
* Budgeting and Forecasting.
* Tax compliance.
* Cash Flow Management.
* Stakeholder Communication at Board level providing insights and reports to senior management, board members, and other stakeholders.
* Strategic Planning: Support strategic planning initiatives by providing financial data and analysis.
Potential candidates should be qualified accountants meeting some of the following criteria
* Proven ability to produce financial plans, statutory accounts, cash flows, revenue and capital plans and management accounts.
* Knowledge of tax and treasury
* Technically strong with awareness of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards..
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a commercial focus.
* Strong leadership and team management abilities.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Starting basic salary will be envisaged as being in the £78,000 to £85,000 range.