Financial Controller

Elevation Recruitment Group are pleased to be working with a successful and growing SME that has received substantial investment over recent years, with more expected so this is a great time to join them and be part of the journey. 

They are currently looking to bring in a new Financial Controller to work in a number 2 role, reporting directly into the Finance Director.  You will support the department in the timely delivery of management accounts and related analysis. You will also be responsible for managing a team of 2; A Management Accountant and a Finance Assistant, overseeing the financial transactions.  The role will have autonomy and you will have the opportunity to get involved in projects and enjoy a value-adding role.

The company offers an excellent benefits package which includes: - 

Salary - Up to £55K (Dependent on experience)   
Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office, 2 days a week WFH)
26 days holiday (rising with service to 30 days) + 8 Bank holidays 
Private medical 
Death in service benefit 
Auto enrolment pension  
On site Gym
Free parking on site
An overview of duties and responsibilities includes: - 

Full production of Monthly Management Accounts
• Ownership & development of the MI packs
• Ensure an efficient and timely month-end close, within 5 WD turnaround
• Reconciling MI pack reports to other business KPI’s to ensure consistency
• Variance analysis vs budget, and providing detailed commentary on all key points
• Presenting MI to Head of Finance with commentary (WD 6-8), ahead of monthly Ops board meet

Preparation of Budgets & Forecast
• Preparation of Bi-Annual financial budget, including P&L, Balance sheet & Cash flow.
• Incl. departmental reviews with Head of Dept’s and assisting in presentation of dept budget requests
to senior management, incl. business case, cost/benefit analysis as required.
• Presentation to Head of Finance & Leadership team with commentary

Audit, Tax & Statutory Accounts
• Own the statutory audit from start to finish, including auditor relations, planning to completion.
• Ownership of stat accounts for Group consolidation 
• Lead a corporate simplification project to rationalise existing corporate structure.
• Responsibility for simple group VAT return

Other duties 
• Line management of an existing team of two, with potential to expand the team as the business scales
• Preparation and presentation of cash flow forecasting model
• Ownership of all online banking, incl. admin maintenance and approval flows
• Presenting payment run with commentary vs cash flow forecast, for investor approvals
• Management of all bank covenant compliance
To be successful, you will have the following skills and experiences: - 

Ideally CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA Qualified
Staff management experience
Good reporting skills 
Good IT Skills (Particularly Excel)
Proactive approach 
Strong communication skills   
Confident and enthusiastic
Ability to present data to a range of stakeholders
If you are interested in this rare and exciting opportunity, please send in your CV today