Four Recruitment
Financial Controller
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The Role
Oversee and manage an organisation’s financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, effective cash flow management, and the strategic use of financial resources.
The role is critical in providing senior management with timely and reliable financial information to support decision-making, maintain financial health, and drive business performance. Additionally, a Financial Controller is responsible for managing the finance team, optimising financial processes, and safeguarding the organisation’s assets.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Enhance current processes and procedures to ensure best in practice corporate governance
- Manage month-end reporting, ensuring deadlines and accuracy
- Prepare comprehensive management packs and executive summaries for the Board
- Ownership of cash management and forecast process
- Produce and review financial reports, budgets, and forecasts
- Ensure financial controls, including PAYE, VAT, and payroll processes, are properly managed and compliant with relevant regulations
- Ensure the organisation remains compliant with corporation tax requirements and submit necessary documentation accurately and on time
- Ensure that the purchase ledgers are reviewed regularly, supplier payments are made accurately and on time, maintaining good relationships with external stakeholders
- Regularly review debtors ledgers and enhance procedures to improve DSO
- Manage the annual audit process
- Oversee the management of the fixed asset register and the HP Portfolio
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations for key business investments
- Assist the Finance Director with funding needs, reporting requirements, and other strategic financial activities as required
- Investigate potential IT solutions or initiatives that could improve financial processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure better reporting
- Lead the finance team by providing support, mentoring, and coaching to team members, fostering a culture of empowerment, job enrichment, and continuous development
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- Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong track record in financial control and management reporting
- Minimum 5 years post qualification experience
- Exceptional organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Proven ability to analyse and improve systems, processes, and financial strategies
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and adaptability to change
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