Financial Controller​/Finance Manager

Position: Financial Controller/ Finance Manager (Permanent)
Job Summary:

Responsible for all aspects of the finance function, developing and maintaining financial controls and manage the reporting requirements and both management/statutory accounts. Development of the Finance Team and provide the detailed accounting information for the finance function. Additonally, enhance processes and internal finance systems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Financial Management

* Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for management review

* Process payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance

* Staff management, development and mentoring of accounts receivable and payable functions

* Monitor cash flow and support short- and medium-term forecasting

* Budget preparation and variance analysis

* Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
Compliance & External Liaison

* Liaise with external accountants, auditors, HMRC, and advisers

* Year-end accounts preparation and statutory reporting
General

* Support SMT with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting

* Assist in improving financial systems, controls, and efficiency

* Maintain confidentiality of all financial and company information
Required Education, Training,

Skills & Experience:

* Highly numerate, and CIMA /ACCA/ ACA qualified

* A proven track record of quickly adding value in a fast paced environment.

* Technically strong with a commercial mind-set

* Detailed knowledge of management and statutory accounting.

* Strong Excel skills being competent in the use of VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables

* Ability to understand and analysis complex information and present it simply and accurately

* An investigative mind, both on tasks at hand but also to question if there is a better way

* Attention to detail, ensuring accurately presented accounts and information

* Ability to progress a large number of activities concurrently

* Proven ability to work under pressure.

* Experience of developing processes and procedures

* Staff management experience.

* Flexible approach to work, as additional hours may be required