Financial Controller

KCR; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company located in the North East of England is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee financial operations and develop strategies for growth. Key responsibilities include managing budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, along with providing vital financial analysis to leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting and finance roles, with an opportunity for hybrid and flexible working. Excellent benefits are also available.

Benefits

Flexible working

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Management Accountant or Financial Controller.
• Exposure to events management companies is a plus.
• Ambitious individuals currently pursuing accountancy exams considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Develop and implement financial strategies for growth.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk.
• Lead annual budgeting and planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Handle multi-currency transactions and reconciliations.
• Liaise with external auditors and financial advisers.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations.
• Implement financial controls and systems.
• Support automation and process improvements.
• Mentor finance team members.

Skills

Accounting Software

GAAP

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Accounting

IFRS

Sage

Regulatory Reporting

Budgeting

ERP Systems

Financial Management

Job description

Are you working as a Management Accountant or Financial Controller Have you previously worked in an events management company Then this could be the role for you. Reporting to the MD you will be a key member of the team and your duties will be as follows :

• Overseeing all financial operations : accounting budgeting forecasting and reporting.
• Developing and implementing financial strategies to support business growth and profitability.
• Preparing monthly quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Managing cash flow working capital and financial risk.
• Leading annual budgeting and planning processes.
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory legal and tax requirements for the UK and overseas.
• Handling multi-currency transactions reconciliation and foreign exchange.
• Managing currency fluctuations across global clients and destinations.
• Liaising with external auditors banks and advisors.
• Providing financial analysis and recommendations to the Director and leadership team.
• Implementing and maintaining effective financial controls and systems.
• Supporting automation and process improvements to streamline financial operations.
• Mentoring and developing finance team members as the team grows.
• Managing insurance renewals for both essential business items and financial protection policies.
• Working closely with the operations and sales teams to ensure effective invoicing timely supplier payments and accurate account management.

This is a great opportunity for someone to be part of a dynamic growing team.

Applications will also be considered from ambitious driven individuals who are part-way through their accountancy exams but who want to develop rapidly.

Excellent benefits are on offer as well as hybrid and flexible working.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Skills

Accounting Software,GAAP,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,IFRS,Sage,Regulatory Reporting,Workers' Compensation Law,Budgeting,ERP Systems,Financial Management