Financial Controller
Berkshire, Slough
Financial Controller
Berkshire, Slough
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Start your job searchI am happy to be working with a fast growing SME within the service sector, to assist in finding a new Financial Controller, as a result of continued growth. The organisation is currently based in Slough, Berkshire, but will be relocating to Green Park, Reading within the next 5 months. The company has ambitious 100% year on year growth plans, making this a very exciting time to join. This role will sit in a finance team of 4, reporting into the Finance Director.
The Duties:
- Take control of the UK finance operations and build, lead and mentor appropriate teams to handle all transactions and local, group and statutory reporting cycles including budgets and reforecasts.
- Optimise the newly installed UK ERP system (Greentree). Ensure there is full control of goods in and out of the business and that revenue is maximised.
- Assist the Finance Director with external stakeholders and in preparing / delivering all appropriate presentations.
- Ensure all group reporting requirements are met within the deadlines set.
- Assist the FD with the overseas JVs in order to establish appropriate levels of control.
- Take a lead role in helping the FD in establishment of new overseas joint ventures.
- Implement a new payroll system in the UK and deal with all payroll issues in the UK.
- Manage year end audits and ensure a smooth process.
- Prepare and review the monthly Management accounts, ensuring they are accurate, commercially informative and professionally presented.
- Manage the budget process and co-ordinate with different department heads to review the budget.
- Prepare cash-flow forecasts and other presentation for Quarterly Board meetings.
- Prepare the compliance processes including VAT, Corporation tax and PAYE.
The Candidate:
- Fully qualified accountant: ACA, ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent)
- Experienced finance professional who has operated at FC level in a previous role, taking ownership for the diverse aspects of the full financial function.
- Strong experience of systems implementations required.
- Significant experience in producing from scratch financial cost modelling.
- Strong commercial thinker.
- Highly competent with regards to MS Office, specifically Excel.
- A committed team player able to motivate, develop and inspire staff at all levels.
- Collaborative, influential and articulate.
The Package:
- Great Salary - Up to £57,500
- About to move to purpose designed premises to support growth.
- Small enough to be able to make a difference/impact.
- Supportive, collaborative culture.
- 25 days holiday
- Enhanced pension
- Access to Share Incentive Plan
If you meet the criteria, and this role is one that you would like to hear more about please apply. Alternatively, if you would like a little more information before application please get in touch.
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