Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Company Overview

Our client, a market leader in sealing and protecting commercial glazing and façades since 2009, is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller. Known for their innovative approach, the business challenges the status quo and is committed to creating safer, higher performance buildings globally. They value dependability, respect, integrity, honesty, transparency, and generosity. They foster a professional yet enjoyable workplace atmosphere, encouraging continuous learning and growth. The UK finance team also manages accounting functions for their Australian and French locations.

Purpose of the Position

As the business experiences significant revenue growth and plans for further expansion in the UK, Europe, and Australia, they are looking for a dynamic Financial Controller who is ready to step up and progress to a Finance Director role. This role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of the financial operations and play a pivotal part in shaping the company's future.

Industry

The company operates within the construction sector, covering the entire project lifecycle from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee day-to-day accounting activities for all entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Monthly Management Accounts: Prepare monthly management accounts using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including month-end journals, prepayments, accruals, and fixed asset depreciation.
• Audit and Compliance: Lead year-end audit processes and ensure all statutory requirements are met.
• Financial Planning: Conduct cash projections, analysis, comparisons, and forecasts to support business decisions.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports, forecasts, and ad hoc information for the Board.
• Supplier and Client Relations: Manage payment arrangements for suppliers, resolve sales invoice issues with clients, and liaise with the Sales team on credit control matters.
• Taxation: Prepare PAYE & VAT returns and handle related reconciliations and online statutory payments.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounts preparation, ideally within an SME environment.

• Experience with multi-company accounting and handling overseas business transactions.
• Strong reporting and data analysis skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of banking and debtor management.
• Excellent time and task management skills.
• Proactive, determined, flexible, with a sense of humour and a diligent approach.
• Team player with high proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office & Excel.
• Experience with a Business Management System.

Qualifications

• Ideally, but not essential, qualified or part-qualified - CIMA, ACCA, or ACA
• Or AAT qualified

• £50,000 - £70,000 per annum (based on experience)
• Pension
• Bonus Scheme
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Breakfast provided and a monthly lunch allowance