Financial Controller
This is initially a 20-25 hour a week role and offers good flexibility.
The role will focus on working closely with the General Manager to help them make the right decisions to steer strategy and aid financial growth. Having said that, this is a very hands-on role and needs someone who is prepared to roll their sleeves up.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Compliance- Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow and credit control.
- Oversee audits, internal controls, and ensure legal compliance.
- Deliver accurate monthly, annual, and statutory reporting.
- Submit consolidated data by working day five.
- Manage financial transactions including ledgers, payroll, inventory and general entries.
- Handle VAT, PAYE, corporation tax and R&D tax relief claims.
- Drive process improvements and manage system upgrades, documentation, and training.
- Support Business Management System and ISO compliance.
- Develop dynamic business plans, forecasts, and scenario models.
- Collaborate with Senior Management Team, procurement, and engineering to help reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic decisions.
- Liaise with parent company on governance and reporting.
- Support mass production strategy and represent finance at board meetings.
- Manage supplier relationships, including legal, payroll, and IT.
- Oversee IT provision and ERP system, ensuring GDPR compliance.
- Manage and develop finance staff, conduct appraisals, coach and train.
- Cross-train business support team for continuity in finance tasks.
Someone who will enjoy working in a friendly environment with a group of like-minded people who are all invested in helping the business grow.
In terms of qualifications, preference would be a qualified accountant but would also consider QBE candidates with the relevant Manufacturing background. You will have proven experience at a controller level and working knowledge of an audit process, systems improvement and a strong commercial acumen.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
In terms of qualifications, we can consider qualified or qualified by experience candidates. Experience in most of the areas above is important, and we would be looking for a good level of IT skills, in particular Excel.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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