Financial Controller

TN United Kingdom; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Newbury is seeking a skilled finance leader to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to support the CFO while managing a dedicated finance team. You will play a crucial role in enhancing financial processes, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, and preparing management accounts. If you are passionate about finance and looking to make a significant impact in a growing organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance leadership roles with a focus on month-end processes.
• Ability to manage and develop a finance team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation and maintenance of ERP systems for better decision-making.
• Ensure accuracy of financial information and manage forecasts.

Skills

Financial Analysis

ERP Systems

Budget Management

Team Management

Month-End Processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Professional Finance Qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

ERP Software

Job description

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• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 the 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 and related processes to improve the provision of timely and accurate financial and management information.
• Prepare Monthly Management Accounts for accuracy.
• Prepare summaries on key variances (budget/forecast).
• Support the preparation of the annual Budget, training department heads in owning their expenditure.
• Prepare and manage forecasts (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, & rolling 17-week cash flow) 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.