I have been retained by a fast-growing services business based in the Wigan area. My client is looking to strengthen its finance team due to growth
Reporting to the CFO this role is for an experienced Financial Controller looking to further their career. You will be qualified and have worked within a services-based business and be looking for a role that will give you an opportunity to come into a well-established business and make your own stamp.
My client works within the UK offer a service that supports businesses.
Main responsibilities will be:
* Monthly management reporting in line with the business timetable
* Financial and regulatory compliance along with HMRC compliance
* Build robust relationships will all stakeholders and departments.
* Managing the external audit in collaboration with the CFO
* Systems support.
The role will involve:
* Preparation of monthly management information and annual financial statements.
* Developing a robust internal control environment to ensure timely, accurate reporting.
* Preparation and submission of VAT returns
* Producing cashflow forecasts
* Tracking and posting month end journals
* Manage the development of budgets and forecasts for the company.
* Working with the CFO to produce Management Information and Analysis
* Assisting in the annual budgeting process, and reforecasts
* Constant monitoring of processes to ensure maximum productivity within the finance team.
You day-to day activities will include:
* Preparing monthly management accounts
* Leading the month-end process and presenting stakeholders
* Providing a commercial insight - including profitability analysis and tender support
* Supporting the M&A processes when needed
* Overseeing reconciliations and ensuring robust financial controls
* Preparing VAT returns, audit information and investor reports
* Collating information for the management of the budgets and forecasts
* Management of the systems used within the finance team - ensuring that they are being used to their maximum capabilities.
Qualifications/Experience needed:
* Fully Qualified CIMA/ACCA or ACA with a minimum of 2-3 years PQE
* Be robust and open to change as this business grows.
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Experience of statutory accounting
* Experience of working within an owner managed larger SME would be an advantage.
* Ability to multitask and be a self-starter.
* Process driven with experience implementation to manage growth.
* Strong IT skills including Excel.
This role offered an excellent package, along with progression and development for the right candidate. This role will offer hybrid working