Our client, a thriving privately held company, is seeking an accomplished Financial Controller to manage their finances and provide strategic insights to support their impressive growth trajectory. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate finance professional to make a significant impact within a dynamic and collaborative business.
Position Overview
As the Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations of this rapidly expanding organisation. Your expertise will be instrumental in preparing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and management accounts, as well as providing valuable input for statutory accounts. You will serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, delivering comprehensive monthly management information packs that include product/customer profitability analysis, key trends, and variances.
Responsibilities
Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts to guide financial planning and decision-making
Produce management accounts, including balance sheets, P&L statements, and cash flow reports
Contribute to the preparation of statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards
Generate and present monthly management information packs, highlighting key insights and trends
Develop and maintain a detailed cash flow forecast model to optimise liquidity management
Utilise Excel and the Sharperlight Excel add-in for ad-hoc reporting and analysis
Provide expert advice and input to support wider project work across the organisation
Report directly to the Executive and present monthly reports to the Board of Directors
Requirements
Proven experience in a similar financial controller role, with recognised accounting qualifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly advanced Excel skills
Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP Business One
Ability to design and build comprehensive financial reports and dashboards
Strong problem-solving skills and tenacity to see projects through to successful completion
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
Meticulous attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and precision
Ability to navigate complex stock lines and legacy data, rising to challenges as they arise
Friendly and collaborative team player, contributing to a positive work environment
Benefits include - 10% annual bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, standard NEST Pension, death in service insurance, Benenden Health insurance, 50 birthday voucher, flexitime, hybrid working 1-2 days a week after probation. Hours for this role will be Monday to Thursday 8.30am-5.15pm and Friday 8.30am-4.45pm.
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