Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Salford
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Excalon was established in 2002. With recent new business wins with multiple major clients adding to our existing portfolio of framework agreements and ongoing Major Projects, this is a particularly exciting time to join our business.
About the role:
We now have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join us on the next part of our journey.
The Financial Controller is a high performing, technically minded finance professional dedicated to supporting an efficient and compliant finance function.
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to provide quality internal support service to ensure processes, procedures and compliance is permeated throughout the business, whilst supporting external stakeholder requirements for the larger group, Banks, auditors and other governing bodies.
About you
Most importantly, we are looking for a driven and enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude and a strong sense of conviction. An excellent communicator, you will have the ability to build and sustain robust relationships with key stakeholders at all levels across the Group. You will manage priorities effectively with enough flexibility to respond to the changing needs of the business. You will be a role model with great personal leadership skills and possess high levels of integrity.
Financial Reporting
- Lead the preparation of monthly financial and management accounts, reporting and annual statutory financial statements; measure, analyse and lead on all financial performance & compliance aspects.
- Implement, review, manage and improve financial management measures to provide meaningful, value adding analysis on issues impacting the business.
- Pro-active support of management on month end issues and produce key analysis schedules.
- Treasury oversight and banking relations - weekly and daily forecasting cash on a 12-month rolling basis; optimising cash holdings and group compliance reporting.
Financial Control
- Preparation of monthly financial forecasts and budgets. Ensuring all Monthly Balance Sheet control accounts are fully reconciled in line with Company policies and Procedures.
- Ensure adequate financial control is in place and adhered to, including all key balance sheet elements (WIP, Fixed Assets, Debtors, A&P).
- Uphold all Group Policies, Processes and Procedures including Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and Information Security.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal control.
Strategic Leadership
- Business partnering with operations in their interactions with existing customers.
- Managing debtor days and working capital to ensure business expands in a controlled way with appropriate risk management.
- Member of the management team with responsibility for the preparation and interpretation of the management accounting and the other management information.
- Lead the preparation annual budgets & forecasts with the Senior Leadership Team
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the business to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.
- Provide financial and commercial input through the business planning process by coordinating, reviewing, and challenging the business's submissions.
Audit and Compliance
- Support the relationship with external auditors and advisors
- Leading, and being one of the main contacts for the annual audit process, ensuring the continuation of an audit process
- Support on Tax planning and compliance.
- Accounting advisory on new and evolving technical accounting areas working, where required.
- Liaison with all third party advisers and agencies ensuring that all enquiries and requests for information are dealt with timely and in line with legislative requirements as required.
Skills and Experience Required
- Professional Accounting Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
- 2 years post qualification experience
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role
- Knowledge of UKGAAP and IFRS
- Confidence in forecasting and preparing budgets
- Proficient IT Skills - Advanced Excel Skills
- Experience in producing and analysing financial reports
- Strong background in technical finance, with a track record of managing compliance and governance controls
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Microsoft Dynamics experience preferred but not essential
Benefits:
- Healthcare
- Royal London Group Personal Pension Plan
- Group Life Insurance 2 x Salary
- Funded qualifications & Training
- Occupational Health Service
- Employee Assistance Programme
Please note we are not offering sponsorships at this time so all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Financial Controller, Accountant, Accounts Manager, Accounting, Financing, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Management Accounting, Management Accountant, Finance may also be considered for this role.