Financial Controller

4 weeks ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Horizon Parking Full time
The Horizon Parking Group consists of 5 businesses covering Car Park Management (Horizon Parking Ltd & Secure Air Parks, Edinburgh), Soft Services Facilities Management (AEJ Management Ltd), Project Services (Gleneagles Project Services Ltd) and Architectural Consultancy (PW Architectural Consultants Ltd), providing our numerous services nationwide.

We strongly believe that our colleagues are our best asset, they are at the heart of everything we do and as such we aspire to be an Employer of Choice. With our core values built around our beliefs such as having pride in everything we do, aspiring to make a difference, operating with honesty and integrity, and growth through people, innovation, and ideas, we believe we offer a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking company that really cares about you.

The growth of the Group has lead to the need to establish a dedicated Financial Controller for the trading subsidiary companies to join the Group's finance function.

What are we looking for

An experienced Financial Controller who will provide support on strategic initiatives, including system developments to drive automation and efficiencies in process, and the provision of management information and commercial insights to support in the continuous improvement and growth of the business.

This key role will lead the month-end reporting process and produce financial information that informs the Board's decision-making process and will directly support the consolidation of the monthly group reporting. Providing guidance and support to the subsidiary finance team, the role will have accountability for the associated accounting responsibilities outlined in the duties below.

Working from our Head Office in Chelmsford, you will report to the Group Finance Director, although you will also have interactions and duties to complete for other members of the board.

This is a Monday to Friday position, working 37.5 hours per week

There will be an expectation that the successful candidate is prepared to travel UK wide, visiting Horizon Group office locations.

Salary:
£50, £55,000 per annum, depending upon skills & experience.

What will we expect in return?
  • Overseeing the financial activities of our subsidiary companies, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • All month-end processes and the production of accurate monthly management accounts on NetSuite in line with required timescales, and reporting and explaining significant deviations between actual results and budget.
  • Reconciliation and analysis of Balance Sheet accounts and certain Trial Balance accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Management and supervision of finance staff, providing any accounting or technical support as needed and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Supporting the Group Finance Director in the annual budget setting process prior to the start of the financial year, and reforecasting on a quarterly basis with the inclusion of actual results.
  • Producing monthly rolling cash forecasts and reporting potential problem areas to the senior management team.
  • Ensuring that VAT quarterly returns are submitted on time and paid within the required time limits
  • Paying monthly PAYE due.
  • Building strong working relationships with other departments to ensure collaborative working, and to provide ad-hoc informative financial analysis as required by the senior management team, to support decision making and optimise financial performance.
  • Liaising closely with the Company's external auditors in the audit of the year end accounts together with providing supporting schedules required by them.
  • Working with the Group Finance Director in developing efficient systems for continuous improvement in effective financial management, and implementing /strengthening processes and controls to improve reporting and accounting accuracy.
    What do we need from you?
    • Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent
    • Strong management and interpersonal skills, with demonstrable experience in a management role.
    • Budget and financial awareness, with strong numeracy skills.
    • A progressive individual with a "can-do", pro-active attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.
    • Ability to present financial information in a user friendly and understandable manner.
    • Strong attention to detail.
    • Good analytical skills.
    • Organised and self-motivated with a track record of working to and achieving deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and sound knowledge of other Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, TEAMs and Powerpoint).
      If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary then please apply online today.

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