Financial Controller

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
STOCKPORT | HYBRID WORKING | FLEXIBLE HOURS
£65,000 to £75,000 (Poss Neg. to £80,000) + Benefits
THE COMPANY:
We're partnering with an SME Services Business located in the Stockport that is set to double in size in the next 12 to 18 months, therefore, as part of their growth strategy, they're seeking an experienced and qualified Financial Controller to join the team.
Reporting to the MD, as Financial Controller, you'll be leading a small team of 2 and overseeing the day-to-day transactional finance tasks, whilst reviewing and implementing; financial controls, budgeting methodology, management accounting and MI Process.
This role is ideal of an experienced and qualified Finance Manager or Financial Controller that is looking to join a business where they can influence change and be involved in rapidly growing business.
THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ROLE:

• As Financial Controller, you'll be leading a team and be responsible for ensuring the department produces accurate management accounts and financial reporting to the SLT.
• Overseeing transactional finance tasks such as Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger
• Producing the Monthly Management Accounts, MI Reporting, Budget, Cashflow, Forecasts, Monthly KPI Flash Report and Board Pack
• Conducting in-depth analysis, cost base, identifying trends, margin changes, business performance and presenting data driven recommendations.
• Preparation of the Company's monthly KPI Scorecard, across both qualitative and quantitative measures.
• Work with budget holders to build budgets and ensuring controls are implemented
• Maintaining rolling cashflow and cash management
• Implement Company credit cards / debit cards control and approval process
• Implement PO request and approvals process
• Manage end to end payroll submissions to payroll supplier and perform monthly payroll.
• Ensure financial systems and any/all integrations are fit for purpose
• Responsible for Year End, VAT Returns, Statutory Submission and External Audit
• Reviewing and submitting insurance information as required to ensure suitable cover.
• Scaling the finance team to align with growth / departmental demands, including implementing processes for developing, coaching and HR elements.

THE PERSON:

• Must be ACA, CIMA or ACCA Qualified, with experience at Financial Controller or Finance Manager level (or similar), within an SME business (Guide 8mil to £60m Turnover)
• Experience of managing, coaching and developing a small finance team
• Able to implement robust financial processes and controls
• Confident driving process change throughout a business to align with new processes
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to professionally challenge existing processes to achieve operational efficiency
• Able to operate autonomously and advise the SLT and Board as the most senior finance professional in the business
• Strong Analytical Skills to conduct MI Analysis and Produce Data Driven Recommendations
• Confident around systems, ideally with experience of Sage 50 and Advanced MS Excel

TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Financial Controller position via the advertisement for immediate consideration.

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