We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller looking to work within a commercial business on a one year fixed term contract.  This would suit a candidate with monthly management accounting experience, previous experience of managing a team as well as a thorough knowledge of accounting principles.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Company’s financial accounting and transaction processing departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To prepare budgets and forecasts of the balance sheet
• To control the balance sheet through ensuring that all balance sheet reconciliations are produced, reviewed and signed off every period
• To identify, document and test the processes and controls in place within the key accounting cycles
• To ensure that documented processes are available for review (including for internal and external audit purposes) at any time
• To ensure that the sales and purchase ledgers are maintained up to date and are managed in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures
• To develop the cash and treasury management function to ensure that appropriate cash is available within the business but otherwise invested within the policies agreed by the Company
• To maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts (in respect of the balance sheet)
• To prepare the Company’s and its subsidiaries year-end financial statements, ensuring a full and complete audit trail
• To be a key contributor to the internal and external audit process
• To manage colleagues within the department, providing clear opportunities for growth and development
• To perform any other duties appropriate to the role

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Solid legal knowledge and experience required in the areas of ACA, ACCA or equivalent with at least 3 years PQE
• Previous experience of managing a finance team (ideally through systems changes)
• Strong level of business and financial acumen
• Strong focus on risk management
• Ability to analyse the internal and external environment for data and trends and action the information
• Demonstrable experience of the ability to ensure that transactional aspects of the role are well executed and controlled in a fast-moving, changing working environment

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Consults, collaborates and communicates effectively
• Effective team player but able to work under own initiative
• Team orientated and a flexible approach to tasks
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisation skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent English language verbal and written skills