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!