Financial Controller

Hays PLC; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a forward-thinking company seeking a Financial Controller to lead a small team and manage financial operations. In this hybrid role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring financial compliance, developing policies, and presenting financial insights to the Board. If you are a qualified accountant with a passion for enhancing financial management in a dynamic SME environment, this role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and fosters your professional growth.

Benefits

Pension

Hybrid Work Model

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with SME experience and strong financial management skills.
• Proficient in managing teams and communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cash flow forecasts and ensure timely payments.
• Develop financial policies and present reports to the Board.

Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Management

Team Management

Financial Compliance

Education

ACA Qualification

ACCA Qualification

CIMA Qualification

Job description

SME Financial Controller, Hybrid, Crawley

Your new company

We have an exciting opportunity for a growing commercial SME client, looking to recruit a Financial Controller to work closely with the Managing Director.

Your new role

You will oversee a small team and be responsible for updating the daily cash flow forecasts, ensuring payments, identifying monthly account payables and verifying payments, processing PAYE payroll and staff payments. You will support the effective implementation of the company's anti-corruption and bribery policies, assist with credit account applications, audit the supply chain for financial compliance, and carry out monthly WIP assessments. You will develop and implement financial policies and procedures, support management and statutory account preparation, produce and present monthly business financial overviews to the Board, and assess, plan, and implement improvement processes to enhance financial management across the business.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with extensive experience gained from working within a SME business. Excellent communication skills are a must, as well as strong management and financial accounts knowledge.

What you'll get in return

This is a hybrid role, mix of office and remote, salary £60,000 - £75,000 depending on experience, along with pension.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.