Our client is a growing technology business who is seeking to hire a Financial Controller to take ownership of the UK&I business. The role will manage and develop a team of 7 leading the day to day finance operations, financial reporting, management accounting, forecasting, budgeting and business partnering.
Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting, Month-End Close & Year-End Reporting
*Produce monthly management accounts
*Ensure accuracy of P&L, balance sheet and cashflow
*Review and approve journals, accruals, prepayments
*Oversee liquidity and intercompany reporting
*Prepare year-end Group reporting pack for UK&I
*Lead and manage annual audit process with external auditors
*Review statutory accounts for signing
*Monthly review of IFRS 16 postings correctly reflect contracts in place
Budgeting & Forecasting
*Lead annual budgeting for financial elements including depreciation, capex, payroll, balance sheet and cashflow
*Indirect cost centre budget support
Cashflow Management
*Monitor cashflow daily/weekly
*Manage payments, receipts, and working capital
*Forecast short-term and long-term cash needs
*Work with Group Treasury on facilities if needed
*Ensure payment practices reporting is completed and maintained in line with statutory requirements


Financial Controls & Compliance
*Balance sheet review and control is key
*Implement and maintain internal controls in line with internal delegation of authority document
*Ensure proper policies and procedures are followed
*Manage VAT, payroll taxes, Corporation Tax submissions (external tax advisors)
*Managing and reporting local taxes including CIS, RCT, and VAT on a periodic basis as well as ONS returns.
*Monthly payroll checks and BACS submission


Team Management
*Oversee the finance team of 7 (accounting and accounts assistants)
*Delegate tasks and ensure accuracy in processing
*Encourage empowerment and ownership
Systems & Process Improvement
*SAP S4HANA
*Improve finance processes
*Automate where possible to reduce manual work


Business Partnering
*Indirect cost centres monthly reporting and budget tracking
*Liaise with internal departments to ensure key cost drivers are accurately accrued and provided for (fleet, insurance, payroll)
*Understand any risk areas or change across the business that may impact on financial results
*Identify cost savings, efficiencies, and margin improvements
A salary of £70,000-£80,000 is on offer plus £6,000 car allowance and upto 10% bonus.