Financial Controller

I am exclusively recruiting on behalf of an SME business who due to expansion is seeking an experienced and hands-on Financial Controller to join their business at an exciting time in their evolution.

The role will report into the MD and Non-Exec FD and will include the below responsibilities -- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance Function and its relationship with other departments within the Company
- Preparation of Monthly Consolidated management accounts
- Maintenance and development of reporting across the group divisions and development of appropriate KPI’s
- Management of Cash Flow and Treasury Function, including Cash Flow Forecasting
- Assist with the Company’s project to upgrade its IT systems and improve processes across the Company
- Support the senior management with the day-to-day relationship with key stakeholders, banks, auditors, and advisors
- Assist the senior management team with detailed analytical reviews of financial performance, including departmental and revenue margins and overhead costs to support decision making and sales and marketing initiatives
- Ensure ongoing HMRC compliance, including preparation of returns such as VAT returns, P11D returns & PAYE compliance
- Oversee and manage payroll
- Identify, implement, and document opportunities for scalable improvements to financial reporting, controls, and processes to support the Group’s growth
- Ad hoc financial reporting and analysis to support financial decisions
- Qualified accountant, or a strong 'Qualified by Experience’ with relevant experience
- Hands-on and a 'can do’ attitude with a professional, positive and energic approach
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet monthly deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a small team and communicate effectively with all departments across the Company
- Thorough technical knowledge, including management accounting and financial reporting
- Attention to detail and accuracy with strong accounting and analytical skills
- Experience of using, SAGE (200/ 50) and of system implementation would be ideal
- Strong Excel skills
- Preferably experience in retail, B2C service sectors
- Understanding of payroll processes