Due to continued success, a business services company in Cardiff have created a new role and are recruiting for a Financial Controller on a permanent basis.
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Working closely with the CEO and forming part of the senior management team, this is a crucial appointment to ensure financial reporting to internal colleagues and external partners is accurate and timely, help inform commercial decisions and oversee the work of a small finance team.
Applicants will be comfortable to manage upwards, challenge existing processes and embed new ways of working across the business.
Financial Controller duties
* Lead and oversee the groups accounting and finance function.
* Produce monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis and present results to the Board.
* Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term projections.
* Line manage and develop two direct reports, including work review and ongoing coaching.
* Support investment and capital decisions and manage relationships with external lenders, ensuring compliance with existing covenants.
* Developing strong relationships with Private Equity Investors, funders and banking providers.
* Liaise with external accountants and auditors on statutory reporting and group tax filings.
* Ensure compliance with all statutory tax obligations, including VAT, Corporation Tax and payroll taxes.
* Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and the financial controls framework.
Financial Controller person specification
* Professionally Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with post-qualification experience.
* Strong technical accounting expertise, with full ownership of balance sheet and P&L.
* Forecasting, planning and financial modelling expertise.
* Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
* High level of software and systems ability, advanced user of Microsoft Excel.
* Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
An opportunity to join a growing, entrepreneurial SME business in an important and influential role.
As well as the salary there are 25 days annual leave, employee assistance programme, healthcare provisions and access to an employee discount platform.
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