Financial Controller

Our client is a growing technology business who is seeking to hire a Financial Controller to take ownership of their UK&I business. The role will manage and develop a team of 7 leading the day to day finance operations, financial reporting, management accounting, forecasting, budgeting and business partnering.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting, Month-End Close & Year-End Reporting

• Produce monthly management accounts
• Ensure accuracy of P&L, balance sheet and cashflow
• Review and approve journals, accruals, prepayments
• Oversee liquidity and intercompany reporting
• Prepare year-end Group reporting pack for UK&I
• Lead and manage annual audit process with external auditors
• Review statutory accounts for signing
• Monthly review of IFRS 16 postings correctly reflect contracts in place

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting for financial elements including depreciation, capex, payroll, balance sheet and cashflow
• Indirect cost centre budget support

Cashflow Management

• Monitor cashflow daily/weekly
• Manage payments, receipts, and working capital
• Forecast short-term and long-term cash needs
• Work with Group Treasury on facilities if needed
• Ensure payment practices reporting is completed and maintained in line with statutory requirements

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Balance sheet review and control is key
• Implement and maintain internal controls in line with internal delegation of authority document
• Ensure proper policies and procedures are followed
• Manage VAT, payroll taxes, Corporation Tax submissions (external tax advisors)
• Managing and reporting local taxes including CIS, RCT, and VAT on a periodic basis as well as ONS returns.
• Monthly payroll checks and BACS submission

Team Management

• Oversee the finance team of 7 (accounting and accounts assistants)
• Delegate tasks and ensure accuracy in processing
• Encourage empowerment and ownership

Systems & Process Improvement

• SAP S4HANA
• Improve finance processes
• Automate where possible to reduce manual work

Business Partnering

• Indirect cost centres monthly reporting and budget tracking
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure key cost drivers are accurately accrued and provided for (fleet, insurance, payroll)
• Understand any risk areas or change across the business that may impact on financial results
• Identify cost savings, efficiencies, and margin improvements

A salary of £70,000-£80,000 is on offer plus £6,000 car allowance and upto 10% bonus.