Financial Controller

Axon Moore; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a 6-month fixed term contract in Radcliffe. The role involves leading the finance team, managing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should have an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent experience. This position offers a salary between £50,000 and £60,000, with a potential for extension. Apply now to seize this opportunity before Christmas.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of GAAP and VAT reporting.
• Ability to deliver to strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Finance team.
• Ensure compliance with accounting processes and reporting.
• Deliver balance sheet reconciliations and P&L reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with the FP&A team.
• Oversee cash flow reporting and analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Budgeting

Cash flow management

VAT compliance

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Financial Controller (6 Month Fixed Term Contract – potential to be extended)

Radcliffe (Office Based)

Salary - £50,000 - £60,000

Axon Moore have an urgent requirement for an experienced Financial Controller to join there business for a circa of 6months (potential to be extended) and happy to look at candidates who are qualified or qualified by experience.

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Divisional Finance Director and you will act as a part of the UK Senior Management team. You will lead and manage the UK business entities financial accounting, reporting, control activities and accounts payable team. Working closely with the UK FP&A team to inform and improve cash flow management and business planning processes, along with working closely with Group Finance to ensure consistent application of policies, reporting quality and adherence to timelines.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead, coach and develop the Finance team to ensure they have the skills and motivation to perform their roles. Responsibility for management accounts team and AP function (3 members)

Be responsible for all finance and accounting processes and reporting requirements to strict deadlines

Responsibility for delivery of all balance sheet reconciliations (final sign off)

Responsibility for fully integrated p&l to finance director for review

Oversee compliance with the established finance processes and controls related to internal / external reporting

Ensure compliance with the applicable GAAP

Oversee team interaction with annual audit(s) ensuring timely provision of information

Understand VAT reporting requirements including Standard, partial exemption and reverse charge VAT mechanisms

Understanding of transfer pricing for intercompany sales

Support / deliver Group Finance Operations / Corporate Governance requirements

Work closely with FP&A team to improve quality of budgeting and forecasting activities

Work with UK payroll to promptly validate and approve monthly payrolls

Ad hoc financial analysis to support business decision-making

Weekly and monthly cash flow reporting and forecasting

Commercial business partnering with the MD

Business partnering with various senior stakeholders around the business

Responsible for development of best-in‑class processes and controls, working closing with the businesses ICT function

My client is looking to interview ASAP and hire before Christmas. To find out more and not miss out on this opportunity please apply today