Greenwell Gleeson are pleased to be working with a business based in the heart of Worcester who are passionate about their people and strive to make their working environment a welcoming and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help people achieve their personal and professional goals.
Purpose of the Role:
The Finance Controller is a key role for this business and is responsible for the day-to-day operation, accuracy, and integrity of their financial accounting systems.
The post-holder is responsible for producing monthly accounts, undertaking variance analysis and implementing financial controls. The role works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and in close conjunction with the Board of Directors.
This key role forms part of our executive team and will have a strategic input into the future of the business and its development.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts utilising Sage financial software.
- Create detailed monthly financial reports with commentary to assist budget holders to achieve agreed business targets.
- Responsible for budget monitoring with budget holders, approving purchase requisitions and challenge spending.
- Translate detailed financial data into tangible business information to enable directors and budget holders to make quicker and more informed business decisions.
- Undertake management of cash flow, including maintaining detailed forecasts, monitoring actual performance to forecast, and approving payments made by online banking.
- Lead on the annual financial audit to achieve a clean audit report to a tight timescale.
- Check and approve monthly payroll data from outsourced payroll provider, for both salaried and casual hourly paid staff.
- To manage the finance team, undertaking the sales ledger invoicing, recording income streams, credit control, bank reconciliations and payroll preparation.
- Improve processes and work systems to increase reporting efficiencies.
- Work in an ever changing, sometimes challenging, fast paced environment.
- Any other duties as and when required to ensure the continued smooth running of the company.
It is expected that you will:
- Promote a positive environment that is welcoming, friendly and supportive.
- Foster a culture of togetherness and commit to contributing to a strong team ethic and good working relations.
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