Elevation Recruitment Group are pleased to be working with a successful and growing SME that has received substantial investment over recent years, with more expected so this is a great time to join them and be part of the journey.
They are currently looking to bring in a new Financial Controller to work in a number 2 role, reporting directly into the Finance Director. You will support the department in the timely delivery of management accounts and related analysis. You will also be responsible for managing a team of 2; A Management Accountant and a Finance Assistant, overseeing the financial transactions. The role will have autonomy and you will have the opportunity to get involved in projects and enjoy a value-adding role.
The company offers an excellent benefits package which includes: -
- Salary - Up to £55K (Dependent on experience)
- Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office, 2 days a week WFH)
- 26 days holiday (rising with service to 30 days) + 8 Bank holidays
- Private medical
- Death in service benefit
- Auto enrolment pension
- On site Gym
- Free parking on site
An overview of duties and responsibilities includes: -
- Full production of Monthly Management Accounts
- Ownership & development of the MI packs
- Ensure an efficient and timely month-end close, within 5 WD turnaround
- Reconciling MI pack reports to other business KPI's to ensure consistency
- Variance analysis vs budget, and providing detailed commentary on all key points
- Presenting MI to Head of Finance with commentary (WD 6-8), ahead of monthly Ops board meet
- Preparation of Budgets & Forecast
- Preparation of Bi-Annual financial budget, including P&L, Balance sheet & Cash flow.
- Incl. departmental reviews with Head of Dept's and assisting in presentation of dept budget requests
to senior management, incl. business case, cost/benefit analysis as required.
- Presentation to Head of Finance & Leadership team with commentary
- Audit, Tax & Statutory Accounts
- Own the statutory audit from start to finish, including auditor relations, planning to completion.
- Ownership of stat accounts for Group consolidation
- Lead a corporate simplification project to rationalise existing corporate structure.
- Responsibility for simple group VAT return
- Other duties
- Line management of an existing team of two, with potential to expand the team as the business scales
- Preparation and presentation of cash flow forecasting model
- Ownership of all online banking, incl. admin maintenance and approval flows
- Presenting payment run with commentary vs cash flow forecast, for investor approvals
- Management of all bank covenant compliance
To be successful, you will have the following skills and experiences: -
- Ideally CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA Qualified
- Staff management experience
- Good reporting skills
- Good IT Skills (Particularly Excel)
- Proactive approach
- Strong communication skills
- Confident and enthusiastic
- Ability to present data to a range of stakeholders
If you are interested in this rare and exciting opportunity, please send in your CV today!