Financial Controller

Hello

My client in Worcester is currently in need of a Financial Controller due to expansion.

Role

The Financial Controller is the head of finance for a SME company, responsible for the day-to-day financial management including statutory compliance. As well as the finance lead, the position heads up the company’s HR and IT needs and compliance.

The role works closely with the MD, helping with strategy and policy and reporting into group.

Being part of a large group, the role is responsible for large company reporting and compliance and will be the contact for all finance, HR and IT related matters.

Duties

• Produce monthly management accounts for company and group


• Produce weekly performance updates for group


• Produce quarterly forecasting for P&L, B/S and cash position


• Produce annual 3-year budget for P&L, B/S and cash position


• Manage annual audit and statutory accounts production


• Manage overseas company’s finances in India and Michigan, US


• Manage accounts and admin team


• Manage payroll scheme, overseeing weekly and monthly payroll, PAYE and P11D returns


• Manage company pension schemes and compliance


• Produce and submit quarterly VAT returns


• Support sales team with finance solutions for customers


• Manage and create letters of credit and bank guarantees


• Manage company HR function and documentation


• Manage company insurance renewals liaising with group and brokers


• Manage IT compliance for group and liaise with external IT


• Support MD with adhoc requests and general day to day running of the company

Experience/Qualification

Essential

• A qualified accountant with experience of managing a finance function with a SME


• IT literate with a good understanding of Microsoft Excel and Sage Line 50


• Knowledge of MRP systems and Stock and WIP calculations


• Experience of working in an engineering or manufacturing environment

Desirable

Experience of financial reporting (FRS102) and statutory accounts production

Understanding of UK GAAP and US GAAP and the differences

Knowledge of international trade finance including letters of credit and bank guarantees

Knowledge of contract income or POC accounting

Knowledge of employment and contract law

Skills

A strong finance leader with a competent and confident manner

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and to tight deadlines

Good IT and systems knowledge able to manage and implement systems

Strong emotional intelligence and empathetic approach

Benefits:

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Flexitime

Free parking

On-site parking

Salary: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Location: Worcester 

Please respond with an updated CV to be considered.