Consultant Gig #918-UK-Financial Controller

Internal Consulting Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Financial Controller to manage day-to-day accounting operations and lead a team. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong financial skills and ability to work well under pressure. The ideal candidate will enjoy a fast-paced working environment and have experience managing a team. The role offers a salary range from £45K to £60K per annum and includes a performance-related bonus and generous holiday package.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Able to manage differing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills with all levels of personnel.
• Experiences in managing at least one other person or team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day accounting operations.
• Prepare monthly management information and manage the month-end close.
• Assist in preparation and review of budgets and forecasts.
• Consolidate group financial statements and process reconciliations.
• Monitor KPI's of the Finance Department.

Skills

Strong financial skills and attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Good interpersonal skills

Excellent time-management skills

Experience of partaking in external audits

Advanced user of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Ability to set objectives

Education

Qualified management accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

ICG is seeking interested and available professionals to respond to a service request from a global strategic partner.

Client

The service request is for a Financial Controller.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day accounting operations including accounts receivables, payables, and all other ledgers. The 'go to' for all accounting queries
• Involved in the day-to-day management of cashflow and assist in monthly / quarterly cash flow forecasts
• Prepare monthly management information and manage the monthly close and reporting process. Ensuring robust control, processing, and review
• Consolidation of group financial statements and process the correct eliminations along with reconciliation of intercompany ledgers.
• Analysis of data, investigating variances, performing relevant adjustments and interpretation to senior management
• Demonstrate strong balance sheet controls including preparation of control account reconciliations and timely follow up on any variances
• Assist in the preparation and review of budgets and forecasts
• Accurately complete and submit all relevant returns including VAT and any statistical returns
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and other specific internal and external guidelines
• Participation in the year end reporting process, including assistance with reporting packages and liaising with external auditors. Also assist in the quarterly audit and stock check
• Designing, Implementing, and maintaining internal controls and procedures.
• Supporting any ad hoc project requests within the team including streamlining and improving accounting systems where necessary
• Assist the CFO with any ad hoc information or tasks and assist to present any financial information and be a key part of the decision-making process.
• Monitor and review KPI's of the Finance Department
• Responsible for accurate recording of shareholding and filings for the company and providing accurate data and communications with shareholders and relevant stakeholders
• Responsible for maintaining the fixed asset register and ownership of fixed asset process including reconciliation of all associated accounts
• Efficiently manage a team of five

Skills and experience required

• Strong financial skills and attention to detail are essential, together with an analytical mindset
• Able to work unsupervised and will therefore be self-motivated
• Ability to work to fixed timescales and able to manage differing priorities
• Good interpersonal skills are essential; the ideal candidate will be required to communicate regularly with personnel at all levels in the company
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at one time
• Experience of partaking in external audits
• Advanced user of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to set objectives and motivate a team to achieve results
• Develop and coach others within the team

Behavioural Competencies

• Problem solving - ability to offer solutions where possible
• Attention to Detail
• Communication - ability to communicate with data and facts
• Organised
• Work to Deadlines
• Initiative
• Work well under pressure
• Flexibility and ability to work in a fast growing start up company
• An excellent understanding and appreciation of the necessity for confidentiality, particularly in relation to the 'sensitive' data which you may be privy to in your role

Qualifications

• Qualified management accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Part-qualified considered if able to demonstrate experience in the key required responsibilities

Logistics

Start date: The role will be a full time hybrid 37.5 hour per week employed role and likely to commence ASAP. It will be a flexible working available once settled in and understand the business. Ideally someone part/almost qualified, manufacturing experience. Managing a team of 4 AP/ AR, Cost Accountant, Finance Admin and Finance Intern from the local university.

Location: South Wales.

Rate: The rate to ICG applicants will be £45K to 60K per annum depending on experience. There is potential for a performance related bonus. 33 days holiday and contributory pension scheme.

Close date: No later than COB 18th April 2023 17:00 BST (UK).

APT's must be lodged within 48 hours. We will review all APT's and select the best 3 for the client. The client will then conduct interviews.

Please note that the net rate quoted is an ICG Affiliate rates available for ICG Members only. Any previously agreed and documented rates for candidates introduced to ICG via approved 3rd parties will be honoured.

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