KennedyPearce are working with a Leading SME infrastructure company based in the city hiring a Financial Controller. This role manages 2 junior accountants and reports into a Finance Director. This position is newly created due to growth of the company. This company have a flexible working policy and around 2-3 days in the office are required per week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financial Planning, Analysis, and Management:

• Manage budgeting and forecasting
• Develop and implement financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Conduct regular financial analysis, identify trends, and provide insights to senior management.
• Proactively support managers to manage budgets throughout the year aligned with business goals.
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making and contribute to long-term financial planning.

2. Reporting and Compliance:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and tax requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and reviews.

3. Cash Flow Management:

• Manage cash flow
• Implement effective working capital management strategies.
• Monitor and analyse financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.

4. Financial Controls and Processes:

• Supervise a small team to deliver effective and timely Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, Financial, and Management Accounting services.
• Maintain robust internal controls and continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes.
• Provide guidance on financial policies and procedures.
• Optimise the processing of our financial transactions with improved systems and technology.

ABOUT YOU:

To be successful in this position, we're seeking the following skills and experience:

• A qualified accountant: ACA, CIMA, ACCA.
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller role (or working at a similar level) with an SME