Chief Financial Officer

7 days ago


Basildon, United Kingdom Cobb & Jones Full time
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Cobb & Jones is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead our finance department and team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company and ensuring that our financial functions are efficient and effective.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the finance department and team, ensuring they function efficiently and effectively.
  • Develop and implement improvements to the finance function, including financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Monitor, maintain, and improve financial controls, including financial reporting and analysis.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and report to senior management and the directors.
  • Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis.
  • Ensure the fixed asset register is maintained accurately.
  • Ensure the stock records are maintained accurately.
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
  • Assist with management meetings.
  • Assist with tax planning and profit improvement plans.
  • Complete other ad-hoc requests from senior management and the directors.
  • Liaise with external accountants, auditors, banks, and insurers.
  • File quarterly VAT returns.
  • Ensure compliance with EC Sales documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations alongside in-house policies.
  • Prepare and analyze data using in-house systems.
  • Simplify complex reports so they are easy for everyone to understand.
  • Ensure accurate, timely, and relevant recording, and analysis of financial information.
  • Oversee the sales ledger and credit control functions.
  • Oversee the purchase ledger function, including review of payment runs.
  • Oversee other general accounting duties and cover members of the team during annual/sick leave.
  • Resolve disputes with external stakeholders.
Requirements:
  • Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Previous experience working in industry.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


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