Financial Controller

Robert Half are delighted to be working in partnership with PWG Trading Limited to recruit a Financial Controller on a permanent full-time basis at their site in Shrivenham. This role would suit someone with previous experience of working in an SME, with a hands-on, can-do attitude! Working closely with the Group Finance Director you will get involved with consolidating group accounts for the parent company, as well as supporting and overseeing accounts production for PWG Trading. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking a step up into their first Financial Controller role, working for a growing and entrepreneurial business with a fantastic culture.

The business

PWG Trading's parent company, Performance Timber Products Group, is a market leading high-quality manufacturing and installation group for world class made to measure wooden windows and doors for all sectors of the fenestration market. With a group turnover of c. £50M, you will be responsible for consolidating the group accounts, as well as assuming responsibility for PWG Trading (c. £30M TO). The group has seen considerable growth in the last 4 years, from c. £20M TO, to c.£50M TO, as a result of increased market share and acquisitions. With over 70 years of market presence, this well established business has a rich history and an impressive growth journey.

With a strong focus on people development and well being, the business boasts strong tenure and retention, with many of the leadership team having experience in other roles within the business. As well as offering a competitive benefits package, extra care has been taken to foster a good working environment (including a fully stocked kitchen) and friendly and inclusive culture.

The role

The Financial Controller role is varied in nature and requires a forward-thinking, hands-on individual who is solutions orientated. You will have the opportunity to business partner with the subsidiaries finance teams (PWG Trading, P&P Glass, Mumford & Wood) supporting with managing performance and output, and then consolidate the accounts at group level for board reporting. This role would suit someone with previous experience of preparing management accounts in an SME, ideally newly qualified as a minimum. Travel will be required to each of the sites with some overnight stays.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Drafting the financial inputs for the monthly Board reporting and support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Accurate and timely management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheet, cash flow statements, work in progress calculations.
• Mentoring and supporting an Assistant Accountant with the production of management accounts.
• Year-end accounts and audit files for external audit; liaise with auditors during fieldwork to completion.
• Ensuring submission, in conjunction with group tax advisors, of corporation tax returns and other ad hoc returns for the group.
• Continually seeking process and system improvement opportunities to drive speed and efficiency to support the long-term growth of the business.

Profile

We are seeking someone with the following skills/attributes:

• ACCA/CIMA qualified preferred.
• Working knowledge of Sage line 50.
• Intermediate excel skills as a minimum (vlookups and pivot tables).
• Previous experience of working in an SME.
• Strong interpersonal skills and business partnering capabilities.
• Solutions orientated mindset with a can do attitude.

Benefits

• £55,000 - £60,000 base salary.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Free on site parking.
• 40 hour working week - typical working pattern of 8:30-5 with half an hour for lunch (flexibility to be discussed).
• The company would prefer 5 days in the office/on site but can offer some flexibility.
• Pension
• Private health care.
• Access to online discount schemes.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Paid volunteer day.

Please note that any 3rd party CVs will be forwarded to Robert Half and may be included in our shortlisting process.

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