Financial Controller

Kenneth Brian Associates are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an established client in their search for a dynamic and forward-thinking Financial Controller.

This is a pivotal role for the business and would be hybrid - 3 days from the office, 2 from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that monthly management reports are accurate and produced in accordance with agreed timelines
• Assist with preparation of monthly reports for investors and banks
• Identify and minimise financial risks through robust financial controls, procedures and policies
• Manage and enforce robust authority levels across the Company’s operations
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are accurately reconciled to supporting documentation monthly
• Ensure cash flows are managed and forecast
• Monitor compliance with bank covenants
• Management and develop pivot tables and similar automated reporting tools to streamline processes
• Explore opportunities to adopt digital solutions to simplify processes and adopt analytics’ tools to provide deeper insights
• Prepare the year end accounts and supporting schedules
• Liaise with external auditors to complete the annual audit process and finalise the annual audited accounts
• Complete tax computations and submissions to HMRC
• Ensure quarterly VAT returns are prepared and submitted
• Supervise and line management of the core central finance team

Requirements:

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualification
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong focus on controls
• Experience in automating financial processes and workflows
• Collaborative team player dedicated to achieving collective team objectives
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel