Financial Controller

TMP & Associates Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing IT company in London is seeking an experienced financial controller to drive initiatives and manage financial accounts. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with a strong commercial focus and a proven track record in timely financial reporting and KPI development. This role involves producing P&L statements and cash flow forecasts, as well as guiding a junior financial assistant. Ideal for someone eager to contribute to a company poised for growth through acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of producing accurate financial management reports.
• Ability to develop and monitor KPIs.
• Strong work ethic and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Produce routine financial accounts including P&L and cash flow forecasts.
• Design management reporting that addresses operational areas.
• Develop and monitor internal KPIs to drive business profit.

Skills

Commercial financial management

KPI development

Timely financial reporting

Acquisition experience

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

An outstanding opportunity to grow with a company and become it’s FD

The Company

Our client is a full-service IT company based in London; an SME with ambitious plans to grow organically and by acquisition.

The Position

A highly commercial, experienced financial controller is required to be a key member of the team taking the business forward through multiple acquisitions over the next four years.

The controller will also be responsible for production of routine, accurate, timely financial accounts including P&L, cash flow forecast and projected balance sheets with the assistance of a part-qualified assistant. In addition he/she must design and create management reporting that addresses all areas of operations to provide both the control as well as the guidance to ensure continuous improvement; working as a key and proactive member of the management team developing and monitoring internal KPIs and driving profit through the business.

The Candidate

A highly commercial and experienced qualified accountant is required who must be outgoing, proactive and able to understand and anticipate the needs of the MD; a self-starter able to drive forward initiatives to achieve objectives with a strong work ethic.

A fine eye for detail is required together with an ability to develop objectivity out of subjectivity. Proven experience of producing, regular, accurate and timely financial management reports is essential together with experience of developing, adapting and monitoring KPIs to optimise business performance - preferably within the IT Managed Services sector.

Acquisition experience is preferred but not essential as the NED will provide guidance and mentoring so that the candidate gains the necessary capabilities over time.

If you would like to learn more, apply today and we will be in touch.