Financial Controller

Overview

Commercial Financial Controller

Whiteley / hybrid working

£75k

An immediate requirement for a permanent Commercial Financial Controller has arisen for a Facilities Management business.

We are seeking an immediately available, fully qualified Controller who will be hands on in their approach and comfortable managing a small team. Candidates should have a problem-solving mindset and have strong levels of commercial acumen and can pick things up quickly.

Reporting to the group this role will have local financial controllership for a £30m t/o SME.

• Take overall responsibility for the services delivered by the finance team, and to ensure appropriate, efficient, and effective financial systems and controls are in place within the department to minimise risk
• Manage the annual audit, including liaison with auditors and preparation of accounts
• Provide knowledge, leadership, development, training and coaching to the Finance team
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Support the senior management team in the analysis of monthly results and review Contract performance on a regular basis
• Work with senior management team members to develop the annual budgets and liaise with them to ensure that budgets are delivered effectively
• Hold monthly Finance review meetings with the senior management team, reporting on performance, highlighting any issues or risks
• Report on WIP, work with the senior management team to ensure this is well managed
• Where appropriate attend client meetings to support contract team with commercial agreements
• Carry out financial modelling and forecasting
• Oversee cash flow and credit control
• Ensure VAT and treasury requirements are completed in good time
• Support in the commercial assessment of tenders as required

We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA) who has experience in a similar role and is a self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Candidates must have evidence of a strong, inclusive team working approach; an ability to coach, delegate and develop others and, work with non-Finance staff. Strong relationship building and communication skills and a collaborative approach is therefore key.

Experience in a services / contracts led business is an advantage and candidates must be proactive decision makers who can positively influence change and take ownership.

If you are a qualified Accountant who is looking for a fresh challenge in a highly commercial and hands on role and are available immediately, please do apply!