Financial Controller

3 weeks ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Base Materials Full time
Key Responsibilities

The Financial Controller heads up the day-to-day management of the Finance department, providing reporting and analysis of financial data to support the FD. This role requires a degree of autonomy and provides the opportunity to implement changes and improvements to ensure the finance function and team are efficient.


Key tasks include:



  • Maintaining accurate accounting records and financial systems, ensuring internal controls are appropriate and robust.
  • Monitoring and reporting on performance against budgets and forecasts, with a focus on Gross Margin analysis.
  • Leading the reporting for the project-based section of the business, ensuring weekly updates on project progress.
  • Reviewing month-end balance sheet reconciliation and control accounts.
  • Overseeing the monthly processing of payroll and other employee payments.
  • Acting as systems administrator for the company's accounting system, providing training and ensuring appropriate access is granted.
  • Delivering financial performance reports to the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Ensuring compliance with payroll tax returns and conducting the annual audit efficiently.
  • Project managing ad hoc tasks and undertaking people management activities.

Requirements

The successful applicant will have:



  • A CIMA Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience in a similar role in a manufacturing SME environment.
  • Sound working knowledge of Sage 50 and MS Excel Advanced.
  • Hard-working and diligent with high energy levels, and up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations.
  • Commercial business awareness and a management qualification.
  • Experience with Power BI reports and ERP/MRP Systems.
  • Robust and able to handle the pressure of the role, with strong organisational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.

This role is a full-time position based at our facility in Whetstone, Leicester.


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