Financial Controller

Acapella Recruitment; North Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller based in Hertford. In this role, you will prepare financial reports for the US and Canada, manage cash flows, and oversee customer collections. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in management accounting, a finance qualification, and strong analytical and leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary between £65,000 - £70,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a management accounting role.
• Experience managing small teams.
• Strong in figures and analytical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial reports for US and Canada.
• Manage entity cash flows and ensure timely payments.
• Oversee customer collections and supplier payments.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Proficiency in ERP systems

Currency conversion

Education

CIMA/ACCA qualification or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Financial Controller

Hours – Monday – Friday 9am till 6pm (1 hour lunch)

Location – Hertford

Salary £65,000 - £70,000

Role

• Preparation of financial reports including monthly balance sheet, P&L and cash flows for US and Canada for a single entity
• Manage entity cash flows and ensure timely payments are made to the head office
• Manage the US finance team (based in the UK) and help achieve finance departments objectives
• Prepare and review monthly subsidiary gross profit and expenses reports ensuring accuracy
• Assume responsibility for accounting procedures and month end deadlines
• Preparation and submission of monthly HST returns and other statutory returns
• Oversee all customer chargebacks and ensure the team follows up with customers
• Overall responsible for customer collections and supplier payments
• Monthly P&L analysis with commentaries
• Monthly Balance sheet reconciliations including oversight of all bank reconciliations
• Monthly inventory valuations and reconciliations with third party warehouses
• Manage external audit and any statutory audits
• Play a lead role in preparing the annual budgets for the US and Canada entities
• Advise on problem areas and suggest improvements. Help implement changes across the department
• Ad hoc duties assigned to the role

Person Specification

• A finance qualification CIMA/ACCA or equivalent. Candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years in experience in a management accounting role and managing small teams
• Well versed on working with ERP systems
• Proficient in dealing with figures, including currency conversion
• Analytical mind with problem solving skills
• Methodical, with strong attention to detail & accuracy
• Organisational and leadership skills. Experienced in a multinational / group reporting environment
• Discreet and trustworthy
• A knowledgeable user in MS Office, Excel and ERP environment.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply ASAP.