Vitae Financial Recruitment
Financial Controller (Maternity Cover)
Job Location
Waterford, United Kingdom
Job Description
Financial Controller
Hertford, Hertfordshire
Circa £75,000 + Retention Bonus
9 Month Contract - Maternity Cover
Starting in November 24 (2-3 weeks time)
We are searching for an experienced Financial Controller ideally from an SME background (£20M - £100M t/o) to cover a Maternity leave for an initial 9 Month contract.
Applicants must live locally to Hertford and drive as public transport links aren't great.
The role will be starting in November so we are ideally looking for someone who can start within 2-3 weeks time.
The role reports to and collaborates directly with the CFO to oversee a team of 8 staff within an established finance team team.
About You:
We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual with a passion for managing and nurturing a team within a collaborative and people-focused business with a great culture.
Experience Required:
1. Must have experience managing and developing a finance teams ideally with an SME (Circa 50M)
2. Experience of both Management accounting, month-end and year-end statutory accounts acting as the key contact for the auditors as well as forecasting, planning and modelling .
3. A hands-on approach to work in the detail and pitch-in within a collaborative teamwork orientated environment.
About the Role
As Financial Controller, your primary purpose is to lead and develop the team producing accurate, timely, and high-quality accounting information. Your responsibilities extend to managing both financial and statutory matters, overseeing management accounting, forecasting, budgeting, VAT, AP, Billing, Credit Control and Payroll. Integration of future acquisitions.
Management Accounting:
* Prepare monthly management accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
* Develop, manage, and automate the financial close process and accounting timetable using best practices.
* Provide insightful monthly variance analysis to budget and historics for the Executive team.
* Develop revenue analysis / sales reports, etc
* Manage day-to-day finance functions, Management Accounts, AP, Billing, Credit Control, and Payroll.
Financial Accounting and Statutory Matters:
* Oversee the preparation/review of annual financial statements.
* Act as the key interface with company auditors, leading planning, fieldwork, and addressing queries.
* Manage taxation matters, including filing PAYE, VAT, ERS returns, and overseeing the statutory timetable.
*
Forecasting and Budgeting:
* Run weekly sales and forecast for the Executive team.
* Own the short/long-term forecasting process, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and cash flow.
* Manage GP and margin assurance to optimize company profitability.
* Bring a continuous improvement mindset to the business, continuing the development of Systems and associated systems and automation.
Project Work:
* Providing financial modelling and analysis for new business opportunities.
* Integrations of newly acquired businesses.
* Developing financial processes and systems.
Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Location: Waterford, GB
Posted Date: 11/14/2024
Hertford, Hertfordshire
Circa £75,000 + Retention Bonus
9 Month Contract - Maternity Cover
Starting in November 24 (2-3 weeks time)
We are searching for an experienced Financial Controller ideally from an SME background (£20M - £100M t/o) to cover a Maternity leave for an initial 9 Month contract.
Applicants must live locally to Hertford and drive as public transport links aren't great.
The role will be starting in November so we are ideally looking for someone who can start within 2-3 weeks time.
The role reports to and collaborates directly with the CFO to oversee a team of 8 staff within an established finance team team.
About You:
We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual with a passion for managing and nurturing a team within a collaborative and people-focused business with a great culture.
Experience Required:
1. Must have experience managing and developing a finance teams ideally with an SME (Circa 50M)
2. Experience of both Management accounting, month-end and year-end statutory accounts acting as the key contact for the auditors as well as forecasting, planning and modelling .
3. A hands-on approach to work in the detail and pitch-in within a collaborative teamwork orientated environment.
About the Role
As Financial Controller, your primary purpose is to lead and develop the team producing accurate, timely, and high-quality accounting information. Your responsibilities extend to managing both financial and statutory matters, overseeing management accounting, forecasting, budgeting, VAT, AP, Billing, Credit Control and Payroll. Integration of future acquisitions.
Management Accounting:
* Prepare monthly management accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
* Develop, manage, and automate the financial close process and accounting timetable using best practices.
* Provide insightful monthly variance analysis to budget and historics for the Executive team.
* Develop revenue analysis / sales reports, etc
* Manage day-to-day finance functions, Management Accounts, AP, Billing, Credit Control, and Payroll.
Financial Accounting and Statutory Matters:
* Oversee the preparation/review of annual financial statements.
* Act as the key interface with company auditors, leading planning, fieldwork, and addressing queries.
* Manage taxation matters, including filing PAYE, VAT, ERS returns, and overseeing the statutory timetable.
*
Forecasting and Budgeting:
* Run weekly sales and forecast for the Executive team.
* Own the short/long-term forecasting process, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and cash flow.
* Manage GP and margin assurance to optimize company profitability.
* Bring a continuous improvement mindset to the business, continuing the development of Systems and associated systems and automation.
Project Work:
* Providing financial modelling and analysis for new business opportunities.
* Integrations of newly acquired businesses.
* Developing financial processes and systems.
Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Location: Waterford, GB
Posted Date: 11/14/2024
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