Financial Controller

2 weeks ago


Solihull, United Kingdom Solotech Full time


Solotech is not accepting Agency/Recruiter submissions

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will be a fully qualified accountant. They will be responsible for a finance team AP/AR administrators and 2 fully qualified Management Accountants. They will be responsible for the daily/monthly/annual management of the department and the team and they will be fully aware of all legal and compliance requirements of the UK.

Why Solotech?

To take your career to the next level As a global leader in  live productions, systems integration and virtual technology , our team is comprised of more than 2,000 passionate individuals.  Our ambition?  To deliver spectacular experiences worldwide.

Main Responsibilities

Responsibility for, and manage, the day-to-day activity of the Finance department and the transaction team, including but not limited to: Oversee the management of debtors (including invoicing and collection) and creditors and maintain oversight of debtor and creditor ageing with timely escalation to Finance Director when issues arise. Monitor capital expenditures and operating expenses compared to Budget and Forecasts and follow up on variances. Provide, and maintain, a robust financial control framework with adequate systems and controls, developing a culture of best practice, continuous improvement and excellence within the Department. Take ownership of, and have responsibility for, the Balance Sheet. Assume responsibility for all UK submissions to Group and oversee production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts, for UK and Germany. Period and Year End stock count management, to include policy creation and adherence alongside operational teams. Ownership, oversight and pro-active management of Company cash flows. Oversee timely completion of year end processes and submissions to Group. Completion of year end accounts, and preparation of audit packs for UK and European entities. Management of the audit process, and primary point of contact for the Auditors. Manage inter-company balances and relationships, build efficient processes, and challenge policy where necessary. Develop business partnering to support key operational functional heads, pro-actively building positive relationships. Ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance for submissions/filings to HM Revenue, Companies House, and working with compliance partners for German authority submissions. Liaise with key external parties including auditors, banks, tax advisors and lawyers. Ensuring governance policies are adhered to including approval matrix, and ensuring robust financial control environment. Support the development of the budget and forecasting plan and reporting cycle. Continue, and develop, the process documentation structure within Finance. Leading, mentoring and development of the finance team, being accessible, and building confidence and trust. Act, and be perceived, as a leader to the Finance team. Work closely, and alongside, the Finance Director, to build a happy, high performing Finance team. Any other reasonable ad-hoc requests by management.

Level of education:

Qualified accountant (minimum 5 years PQE). 

Work experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Essential skills / experience:

Technically strong, and ability to lead from the front, building confidence and trust within the Finance team. Ability to work confidently and efficiently in a fast paced and demanding environment. To prioritise and manage their own, and their teams, workload according to changing priorities. Strong Excel skills. Sound working knowledge and understanding of stock systems and ERP. Solid experience of reporting into Corporate Group Parent outside of the UK. Experience of working with European/Overseas subsidiaries. A strong leader and manager of people, with excellent communications skills, including ability to communicate confidently with non-finance colleagues on finance matters. Inquisitive mindset, with desire for problem solving and attention to detail. Flexible, positive, enthusiastic, can do approach work ethic. Personable team player with a hands-on approach. Self-starter, organised, and able to work on own initiative. Capacity and gravitas to deputise in absence of Finance Director.

Desirable skills / experience:

Sage 50 and Microsoft Dynamics 365 experienc Exposure to manufacturing and project based accounting. Exposure to the media and entertainment technology industry. Stock management and reconciliation exposure. Experience of ERP implementations.

Essential requirements:

Right to work and remain in the UK. Full, Clean UK Driving Licence.

Our offer to you:

Competitive Medical Cash Plan. Generous holiday allowance, 25 days + bank holidays. Employee Assistance Program: free counselling, legal support & 24.7 help line. Opportunities for training and career advancement. Pension plan with employer contribution. Cycle to Work Scheme.


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