Financial Controller

Hays PLC; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to join their dynamic team in Newbury. This hybrid role involves supporting the CFO while managing a finance team member and overseeing month-end processes. You will implement and enhance ERP systems, ensuring accurate financial reporting and decision-making. Your expertise will be vital in preparing monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts, while also providing training and development opportunities for your team. If you are a finance leader looking to make a significant impact in a growing business, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong financial management skills with experience in ERP systems.
• Proven ability to prepare management accounts and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation and maintenance of ERP systems for improved analysis.
• Manage finance team and ensure accuracy of financial information.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and support CFO in presentations.

Skills

Financial Management

ERP Systems

Month-End Processes

Budget Preparation

Management Accounting

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP Software

Job description

Financial Controller - Newbury - Start ASAP

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 while 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:

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