Financial Controller

This entrepreneurial lead specialist engineer group seeks a Financial Controller to support the Managing Director, be part of the management team and take full responsibility for the finance function.
Duties will include
Work closely with Managing Director and other members of the Management team to optimise company performance to agreed objectives and goals.
Manage, develop and maintain a suitably resourced, experienced and capable team to facilitate the successful operation of the Accounts department.
Constantly review systems, processes and controls for potential improvements
Prepare monthly balance sheet and profit and loss and provide Managing Director with a monthly variance report.
Work closely with the sales/operations/buying team, providing input for estimates and costings
Prepare statutory reports as required and liaise with auditors/accountants, including statutory accounts, corporation tax return
Quarterly VAT returns as well as lead the relationships with HMRC/Companies House
Payroll, weekly & monthly together with month and year end returns
Manage year-end audit process including year-end stocktakes.
Perform regular stock valuation and analysis.
Carry out regular business review of sales, orders, backlog, margin and trends. Manage overhead cost control process.
Ensure general ledger accounts are reconciled and related costs and allocations are maintained and monitored.
Credit Control
Prepare profit forecasts and annual budget and provide Managing Director with variance and trend analysis.
Support the MD with the review of potential acquisitions
Act as Company Secretary and pension scheme trustee.
Oversee IT, Admin and HR, liaise with outsourced suppliers
Keys skills will include:
Strong systems including SAGE & Excel
Highly organized and able to plan and multi-task
Adapts quickly to changes
Self-motivated and outgoing
Good communication skills
Good team player
This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious group that is looking to expand by acquisition and can offer a varied and challenging role.
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