Job Description
Are you looking to join a forward thinking, fast growing SME business expanding across the UK? Due to continued growth they are seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller to head up their finance team and play a key part in the growth, strategy and profitability of the company as they enter a new growth phase.
ResponsibilitiesAs Financial Controller, you will be responsible for...
* Ownership of all aspects of financial reporting including delivering month end, review of journals, reconciliations and monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
* Preparation of commercial analysis to support the business in each department
* Management of the cashflow forecast
* Provide commercial insights to the business with KPIs, dashboards and information to enhance profitability
* Management of the annual budget process
* Ensuring all statutory deadlines are met including the annual audit, corporation tax, VAT etc.
* Preparing monthly accruals and prepayments schedules
* Producing full balance sheet reconciliations
* Income reconciliation between front office and back office system
* Managing annual audit, providing documentation and support as needed
* Overseeing all tax affairs of the company including VAT returns and corporation tax calculations
* Assisting with the ongoing implementation of new accounting systems
RequirementsAs Financial Controller, you will need...
* Strong commercial skillset
* Experience in developing and growing a team
* Excellent analytic and numeric skills
* Able to prioritise workload and demonstrate flexibility
* Strong system skills and advanced Excel skills
* A person that takes initiative in improving processes
* Must have the ability to concisely communicate financial information to a broad audience including senior and non-financial colleagues
* Must be adaptable with a “can do” attitude, prepared to get involved in areas outside day-to-day responsibilities
If you are looking to play a key part in the growth, development and strategy of a fast growing, local brand – please click apply.
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