Financial Controller

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!