Financial Controller (Part-Time 2.5 days)
About Our Client
Financial Controller (Part Time 2.5 days)
Our client is a specialist, growing business based in Lincolnshire, specialising in the sourcing and distribution of premium goods to business clients across the UK, Europe, and further afield. With a focus on quality, flexibility, and tailored solutions, they pride themselves on building long-term partnerships with their customers and supporting their success through exceptional service.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a unique business at an exciting stage of its development, offering a chance to shape its financial processes and contribute to its future growth.
Job Description- 1. Accounting and Bookkeeping Oversight
Supervise monthly bank reconciliations (performed by a trainee accountant).
Provide data for payroll processing.
Manage debtor collection and credit control processes.- 2. Financial Compliance and Reporting
Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
Monitor and forecast cash flow.
Liaise with external accountants to ensure the timely submission of accounts.
Oversee annual reporting obligations to Companies House, including Confirmation Statements.
Support budgeting processes.- 3. Strategic Financial Leadership
Collaborate with the Finance Director on business upscaling and process improvement initiatives.
Plan and secure financing arrangements, such as overdrafts, when required.
Provide advice on dividend planning and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Conduct margin analysis and deliver strategic insights to support decision-making.
Contribute to sustainability planning and performance improvements.- 4. Team Development and Management
Mentor and support the bookkeeper with a view to developing their skills and growing them into a future Financial Controller role.
The Successful Applicant
We are seeking a financial professional with a balance of technical expertise and strategic insight to drive the company's financial success. The ideal candidate will have:
- Professional accounting qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Experience in financial control, compliance, and long-term financial planning.
- A proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to manage both detailed financial processes and high-level strategy.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in working with senior leadership and mentoring junior team members.
- A proven track record of improving financial processes and supporting business growth.
- Familiarity with SMEs and the challenges of scaling a business (preferred).
- Part-Time Role: Approximately 50% FTE (2.5 days per week).
- Salary: Equivalent to a full-time annual salary of £60,000, pro rata based on hours worked.
- Opportunity: Join a specialist, fast-growing business at an exciting time of transition, offering a chance to make a significant impact and grow professionally.