FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE (HYBRID AFTER 3 MONTHS)

£60,000 to £70,000 (Neg.

£75k) + GREAT BENEFITS

START DATE: IMMEDIATE START OR WITHIN 1 MONTH OF OFFER

THE COMPANY:
We're proud to be partnering with a UK based business that operates internationally with revenues close to £35m.

As part of their expansion, they're now seeking an experienced & qualified Financial Controller/Finance Manager to join the business

As the Financial Controller / Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for leading a small team of 3 and leading on Monthly Management Accounts, Forecasting, Budgeting, Year End, VAT Returns and all aspects of leading the finance function.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and qualified Financial Controller/Finance Manager to join a forward-thinking company and eventually step into a Finance Director position.

THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:

• As the Financial Controller / Finance Manager, you'll be reporting to the board and taking full responsibility for leading the finance function.


• Leading a small team of 3 Accounts Assistants and ensuring that all daily, monthly and quarterly deadlines are achieved


• Responsible for strategic direction of Finance and Compliance functions including medium and long-term planning


• Advising and implementing where agreed strategies to improve company infrastructure,


• Producing the monthly management accounts, commentary, full balance sheet reconciliation, month end journals and board pack


• Producing reports for Banks, Funders as required


• Leading on Year End, VAT and Ensuring key payments are made to HMRC


• Collaborating with the Directors to produce the annual budget, for EBITDA both consolidated and by department.


• Production of profit/revenue documentation as required to demonstrate performance of the business against targets and budget.


• Overseeing the team who process a large weekly/monthly payroll, ensuring processed accurate and onsite.


• Oversee management of operational data including KPI's.


• Managing the relationship with lenders, banking partners and HMRC


• Management multiple bank accounts, GBP, USD & EUR, CAD, SEK & CHP


• Analysis and reporting of costs within the business, commenting on trends and advising upon where savings can be made.


• Analysing suppliers, negotiating costs and ensuring the business receives best value


• Overseeing medium to long-term quality compliance, investigation and potential implementation of ISO in the business.

THE PERSON:

• Must be Fully Qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA


• Current experience as a Finance Manager / Financial Controller, ideally within an SME Owner Managed business


• Experience of the end-to-end management accounts, budgeting and forecasting


• Able to start immediate or within one month of being offered the role.


• Experience of Xero is essential and be operated Advanced MS Excel


• Excellent attention to detail


• Multi-Currency and FX experience is desirable, but is by no means essential


• Driven individual who is looking to grow to a Finance Director level in the future


• Must have a good mix of commercial and analytical skills

TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Finance Manager / Financial Controller position via the advertisement for immediate consideration.

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