Financial Controller

Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Financial Controller to join a well known Retail company experiencing huge growth based in Cheltenham:

Competitive salary and company performance bonus

Role responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Take overall responsibility of, and manage teams responsible for, all accounting operations including AR, AP, Cost Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Take ownership of the balance sheet ensuring balances are robust at all times with high quality reconciliations in place, processes are established to support quality and consistency of numbers and exception reports exist to identify potential issues
• Lead the month end close and the preparation and publishing of monthly financial statements in a timely manner
• Lead the year end close out processes including full submission of detailed reporting packs. Be key point of contact with the auditor, delivering a smooth, efficient and 'no surprises' audit close. Ownership in the creation and timely filing of the company's audited statutory accounts
• Work closely with the FP&A team to ensure seamless financial reporting and ensuring consistency and reliability of data to support commercial analysis
• Support the FP&A team in the creation of quarterly financial forecasts and the annual budget
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to create and maintain a first class internal controls environment
• Research technical accounting issues and create accounting papers where required
• Take ownership for compliance within the finance function
• Lead timely and accurate tax calculations and submissions
• Manage the cash forecasting process within the business along with other treasury functions such as banking and debt factoring
• Drive a continuous improvement culture within the finance function, from a process and operational perspective
• Manage and lead a high performing and engaged team. Ensure regular and effective communication within the team, supportive line management and embed a pride and ownership culture within the team
• Provide ad hoc analysis and project support as required supporting the broader business

Person specification:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with strong knowledge and experience within a Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Defence or FMCG environment
• Current line management responsibility - minimum 3 FTE
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Ability to design, develop and maintain processes and procedures with appropriate internal controls
• Ability to build internal and external relationships and influence stakeholders
• Motivated, ambitious and with a positive and proactive work ethic
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to both manage, develop and inspire a team
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to building teamwork

For the right person the client is offering:

Competitive salary and company performance bonus

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