Finance Controller

Fáilte Solar; Redditch; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fáilte Solar is seeking a qualified Finance Controller to manage accounting operations, financial reporting, UK taxation, payroll, treasury activities, and monthly closure from Redditch, UK. The role emphasizes R2R processes, statutory compliance, and strong internal controls to ensure timely, accurate reporting.

Requirements include CA/CPA and 5–8 years of relevant experience. ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Odoo or similar) is preferred to support manufacturing finance processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA/CPA with strong accounting fundamentals.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in finance/accounting roles.
• Solid exposure to Accounting, Reporting, Taxation, Monthly Closure, R2R, and Treasury.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and maintain books.
• Lead monthly books closure and prepare financial statements and MIS reports.
• Handle general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, fixed assets, and inter-company accounting.
• Manage GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory compliances; coordinate with auditors.
• Oversee cash flow, banking operations, working capital management and treasury controls.
• Support statutory, internal, and tax audits; strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Monthly Books Closure

R2R Process

GST & Direct Taxation

Treasury & Cash Flow

Financial Reporting & MIS

Audit Coordination

ERP Systems

Education

CA/CPA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Odoo

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified Finance Controller to manage accounting operations, financial reporting, UK taxation, UK payroll, treasury activities, and monthly financial closure. The role requires strong expertise in Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, UK statutory compliance, HMRC requirements, and financial controls to ensure accurate and timely reporting while supporting business operations.

Location

Redditch, UK

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage and review day-to-day accounting operations.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of books of accounts.
• Lead monthly books closure and ensure timely reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and MIS reports.

Record-to-Report (R2R)

• Handle general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, provisions, reconciliations, fixed assets, and inter-company accounting.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.

Taxation & Compliance

• Manage GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory compliances.
• Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure timely filing of all statutory returns and support assessments and audits.

Treasury Management

• Monitor cash flow, banking operations, and fund requirements.
• Support working capital management and treasury-related activities.
• Ensure effective payment controls and cash forecasting.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Support statutory, internal, and tax audits.
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls and accounting processes.

Desired Candidate Profile

Mandatory

• Qualified CA/CPA
• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Strong exposure to Accounting, Reporting, Taxation, Monthly Closure, R2R, and Treasury

Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing accounting will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or similar platforms.

Key Skills

• Financial Accounting
• Monthly Books Closure
• R2R Process
• GST & Direct Taxation
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• Financial Reporting & MIS
• Audit Coordination
• ERP Systems