Financial Controller

• Oversee all financial management aspects, including planning, reporting, analysis, and reconciliations
• Manage and supervise our clients dedicated finance team
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts to guide our clients strategic direction
• Monitor cash flow and optimise working capital to meet organisational goals
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal policies
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, providing insights for informed decision-making
• Coordinate the external audit process and collaborate with auditors
• Review and reconcile statutory accounts and tax returns back to management accounts
• Enhance financial controls and streamline month-end close processes
• Utilise accounting software such as Sage for precise record-keeping and reporting
• Engage with senior stakeholders, offering insights to support business decisions
• Analyse financial data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role
• Strong knowledge of financial management principles and practises
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, including Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll
• Experience in effectively managing accounts payable and receivable processes
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• A hands-on approach, dependable under pressure, while maintaining a broader strategic perspective
• A process-driven mindset with a desire for continuous improvement
• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work with complex data sets
• Confident communicator with a sense of ownership, capable of partnering effectively with senior and non-financial stakeholders

Relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA are desirable but not essential

• Starting annual leave of 25 days, pro-rated to your 22.5 hours
• A company pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Company sick pay
• Additional leave for long service (up to a maximum of 30 days) plus vouchers of choice