FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW / INITIALLY 1 DAY PW FROM HOME
£60,000 to £65,000 + BENEFITS
THE COMPANY:
We're proud to be partnering with a fast-growing SME that is looking to appoint a Financial Controller as the current post holder is due to be promoted into a strategic acquisition's role within the business.
As Financial Controller/Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for leading a small team of 4 which a mix of finance and non-finance professionals. The Financial Controller/Finance Manager will report to the Managing Director and take full responsibility for the finance function include strategic and operational tasks.
This is a great opportunity to join a truly forward-thinking company where you'll be able to play an instrumental role and continue to grow with the company.
THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:
- As Financial Controller / Finance Manager, you'll be reporting to the Managing Director and taking full responsibility for the finance function.
- Managing a small team of finance and non-finance professionals
- Responsible for effective management of cashflow including providing flash reports to the MD.
- Overseeing the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger to ensure invoices are processed, and where required, providing assistance.
- Preparing Monthly Management accounts including commentary and insights
- Responsible for quarterly forecasting and budgeting, and short and long-term business planning, including due diligence on strategic growth.
- Analysing current and completed projects to identify profitability.
- Ensuring that WIP is calculated correctly in month end accounts.
- Managing the Year End process and working closely with the external auditors
- Reviewing and implementing key financial controls to reduce risk.
- Responsible for VAT Returns, Payroll and statutory submissions for companies house and HMRC
- Managing and negotiating finance leases
- Reviewing and implementing systems / processes
THE PERSON:
- Must be ACCA, CIMA or ACA Qualified
- Current experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar, such as; Head of Finance, ideally with experience within an SME.
- Must have experience of Monthly Management Accounts, Budgeting and Forecasting
- Experience of working with Xero would be an advantage, but this is not essential providing you're able to pick up new systems quickly.
- Solid skills with MS Excel to an Intermediate/Advanced Level
- Any experience of Project Accounting/WIP and CIS would be an advantage.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Finance Manager / Financial Controller role via the advert for immediate consideration.
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