Your new companyOur client, a specialist engineering service in the Nuclear, Defence, Oil & Gas, Motorsport, Pharmaceutical and Renewable industries, is widely recognised as one of the area's employers of choice. With their head office located in Carlisle, and a further 3 locations throughout the North and UK they benefit from continuous growth and acquisition. To further enhance their financial reporting capabilities, they are recruiting a talented Financial Controller. This individual will work closely with the finance team and experienced senior management. The role presents an excellent progressive opportunity for a fully qualified accountant to gain industry exposure and actively participate in exciting projects as the business continues to thrive.
Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will join a team of 4 to develop and improve accurate, timely financial reporting tailored to the needs of the business, whilst driving continuous performance across the business units.
Typical duties of this role will include;
- Working closely with the Engineering Finance Team to develop and improve accurate, timely financial reporting.
- Ensuring an adequate system of controls is in place, periodically reviewing and updating processes as required
- Assisting the Financial Director, identifying the drivers of and risks to business unit performance with tailored reports and financial analysis. Supervising the Engineering Finance Team when the Financial Director is off site.
- Preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts for Engineering, including commentary, cashflow, KPIs and board reporting packs.
- Preparation of statutory accounts for Engineering with supporting schedules under IFRS for half-year and year-end
- Co-ordinating the preparation of the budget, financial forecasts and KPIs, analysing and reporting on variances, managing tax compliance processes, SAO compliance, and the monthly and year end management accounts processes.
The skill and experience required for this Financial Controller job include: -
- Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
- Experienced in preparation of statutory accounts from trial balance in accordance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS)
- Preparation of
VAT returns, ensuring all back up documentation is in place
- Financial modelling and analysis to support business decision-making
- Weekly review of cash flow prepared by management accounting team
- Fluent understanding of internal control procedures
- Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with regulations and legislation
- Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
- Strong IT skills, especially Excel, and experience of finance systems
- Excellent numerical skills, with attention to detail
- High level of Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables vLookups etc...).
As an equal opportunities employer, a competitive package for this job includes: -
- Competitive basic salary up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience
- 33 days holiday, including bank holidays. The holiday year runs from 1st January to 31st December
- 4% of employers' pension contributions after 3 months' continuous service
- Hours of work 37.5 hours per week Mondays to Fridays 8:30am - 5pm with 30 minute lunch, flexibility on start times if required, early finish on Fridays available.
This role will suit a candidate who is a fully qualified Accountant. A first / second-time mover from Accountancy practice looking to progress within a very well-regarded commercial organisation would be highly desirable.
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