Job Description
RG Consultancy are pleased to be working closely with an excellent company located in Bolton who are looking for a Financial Controller to join the company on a full time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is an experienced manager within finance to lead and support the team and wider business.
Benefits:
* 37.5 hours per week + 1 day working from home
* 25 days + bank holidays
* Life assurance x2
* Enhanced company pension scheme
* Free parking
Duties include:
* Take overall responsibility for the Company's accounting and finance function.
* Produce accurate financial and management reports to strict deadlines.
* Lead monthly budget review meetings with departmental managers and provide guidance on budget preparation where required.
* Ensure the Company's financial systems are robust, compliant, and capable of supporting current operations and future growth.
* Maintain and operate financial systems to produce timely and accurate management accounts in line with statutory and audit requirements.
* Oversee all finance functions including payroll, credit control, pension compliance, cash flow management, and financial record maintenance.
* Organise and implement Company budgets and economic reporting, including regular budget reforecasts.
* Work with the Senior Management Team to develop long-term strategic plans and review progress against agreed objectives.
* Research and analyse factors affecting business performance and provide financial advice to senior management.
* Produce departmental profit and loss reports covering actual, prior, and budgeted performance as required.
* Prepare monthly cash flow statements, reporting movements and reconciling results against profitability.
* Collate relevant financial data to produce monthly and year-end budgets and statutory accounts.
* Liaise with external auditors to ensure annual monitoring and audit requirements are completed.
* Ensure compliance with current financial regulations and legislation, updating policies and procedures where necessary.
* Perform monthly fixed asset reconciliations.
* Prepare and submit VAT returns.
* Authorise payments and review payment runs on an ad hoc basis
* Lead and manage the performance of direct reports in line with Company HR policies, fostering a collaborative team environment and ensuring staff understand expectations and organisational objectives.
* Continuously review and improve financial systems and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.
* Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as directed by the Operations Director or Managing Director.