Financial Controller

Hays Accounts and Finance; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled finance leader to join their dynamic team in Newbury. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to support the CFO while managing a dedicated finance team. You will be instrumental in driving the implementation of an ERP system, enhancing financial processes, and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting. Your expertise will help shape the financial strategy and provide valuable insights to the executive team. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance leadership roles with a focus on month-end processes.
• Strong technical skills in financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive ERP system improvements for better financial analysis.
• Manage finance team, ensuring training and development opportunities.

Skills

Finance Management

ERP Systems

Month-End Processes

Financial Analysis

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP Software

Job description

• This Newbury-based business is looking to hire a competent finance leader into their growing team. In this role you will be supporting the CFO, whilst managing 1 direct report.
• This role requires someone who is used to month-end processes and is technically sound.
• It is a hybrid role for someone looking to do 35-40 hours per week.

Some of your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Driving the implementation and ongoing improvements/maintenance of an ERP system and enabling improved analysis and decision-making.
• Effective management of the Finance team reports to you, including training and personal development opportunities, 1-1s and review support.
• Ensure accuracy of ledger postings and integrity of balance sheet and related control.
• Enhance, maintain and document efficient processes and a robust control environment to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Review existing financial & related processes to improve the provision of timely and accurate Financial & Management information.
• Prepare Monthly Management Accounts for accuracy.
• Prepare monthly commentaries on key variances (budget/forecast).
• Support preparation of the annual Budget, training department heads in owning their expenditure.
• Prepare and manage forecasts (BS, P&L, & rolling 17-week cashflow) in conjunction with other teams.
• Support the CFO in the preparation of Board financial presentations, ensuring that the strategy is properly articulated in conjunction with the Executive team.