Financial Controller

Evolito Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the Finance Team during an exciting growth phase. This role involves managing financial controls, producing accurate financial statements, and supporting the Director of Finance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, particularly within an SME, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing aerospace with electric propulsion and contribute to a net-zero future. If you are results-driven and proactive, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance within an SME accounting environment.
• CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Finance Team, ensuring effective financial controls.
• Produce monthly and annual financial statements and reports.
• Plan and manage the annual budget process.

Skills

Finance Management

CIMA / ACCA / ACA Qualifications

Process Improvement

Advanced Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Staff Management

Organizational Skills

VAT Knowledge

Proactive Approach

Education

CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent

Tools

SAP Business One

Microsoft Office

Job description

Evolito's mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation.

Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation.

As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.

As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for Financial Controller to assist the Director of Finance with the development of sound financial controls and procedures, as well as support with the day-to-day management of the Finance Team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing, coaching and developing two management accountants, the transactional services partner and one assistant accountant
• Providing timely, accurate and effective management information to the business
• Challenging budget holders to ensure resource and investment is optimised
• Ensuring rigorous financial controls are in place
• Responsible for monthly and annual closing activities including managing the year end audit and tax compliance.
• Producing monthly and annual financial statements and ad hoc financial reports as required
• Plan, oversee and manage the annual budget process and regular reforecasting activities.
• Oversee preparation of the payroll
• Review and ensure all financial systems are fit for purpose
• Assess and reduce the company's exposure to financial risk
• Deputising for the Director of Finance
• Ad-hoc projects from the Director of Finance and other members of the Senior Management Team
• Proactively assist all areas of the business.

Skills and experience required:

• Previous experience in Finance, ideally within an SME accounting environment in a similar role.
• CIMA /ACCA /ACA or equivalent qualifications
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrable process improvement and controls experience
• Good knowledge of VAT
• Advanced Excel skills, including ability to work with pivot tables, look-ups etc.
• Good IT skills and experience working with Microsoft Windows, Office, etc.
• Previous staff management experience
• Proactive approach to work
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Resourceful, energetic and enthusiastic
• Good attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, both as part of the team and on own initiative
• Confident and results driven
• Ability to manage workload and time according to deadlines set.

Desirable:

• SAP Business One experience
• Previous experience working in an engineering environment.

Are you Evolito?

Apply now for immediate consideration.