Financial Controller

OLG Recruitment; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OLG Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Finance Controller to deliver consolidated management information for the Board and subsidiaries. You will design regular and ad hoc reporting, automation of reporting, and partner with departments to support financial decisions.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in a similar role, a recognised accounting qualification, and strong Excel skills. Based in Scunthorpe with on-site work and opportunities to drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience within a similar role.
• Recognised qualification in Accounting (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or similar.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and statutory compliance.
• Background in engineering industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly financial KPIs with high level commentary to the Board.
• Prepare and present detailed monthly financial statements and detailed monthly management accounts.
• Prepare budgets, forecast including sensitivity modelling.
• Managing and optimising working capital.
• Monitor the AP and AR functions to ensure working capital is maximised; include Payroll oversight.
• Modellings and commenting on company processes to aid decision making; oversee audit and statutory compliance.

Skills

Excel proficiency

MS Office

Presentation skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

OCR system

Job costing system

Accounting software

Job description

To deliver key management information for our client and its subsidiaries. Providing consolidated management information to the Board.

Design and provide regular and ad hoc reporting, to assist both the local Boards and the wider in decision making. Consider and utilise the systems available in order to assist in the automation of reporting where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly financial KPIs with high level commentary to the Board;
• Prepare and present detailed monthly financial statements and detailed monthly management accounts;
• Prepare budgets, forecast including sensitivity modelling;
• Managing and optimising working capital;
• Calculation of Work in Progress valuation on a monthly basis;
• Calculate variance analysis and provide commentary;
• Become knowledgeable about the responsiveness to the characteristics of the business and display knowledge, imagination and commercial awareness in identifying opportunities for improving its efficiency and profitability;
• Provide a support / partnering service by working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions;
• Ensure spending is kept in line with budgets;
• Monitor the AP and AR functions to ensure working capital is maximised;
• Monitor the Payroll function;
• Modelling and commenting on company processes to aid decision making; and
• Managing overseeing all statutory compliance, including the audit process.

Other tasks

• Assist the annual audit and preparation of schedules;
• Ensure accounting system, OCR and Job Costing System are utilised.

Attributes and Technical Skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and liaise with individuals and departments as required;
• Good organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines – time management skills;
• Self-motivation and able to work accurately at speed;
• Commitment to continuous improvement of processes;
• Positive attitude and reliable approach towards work;
• Excellent communication skills with both junior and senior members of staff;
• IT literate with a high level of competence in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Ability to take full ownership of accounts finance function;
• Create financial discipline and awareness throughout the business.

Professional Qualifications / Relevant Experience

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience within a similar role;
• Recognised qualification in Accounting (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or similar;
• Background in engineering industry is desirable.
• Accepts ownership, is accountable and delivers on commitments;
• Self-motivated with no supervision;
• Business driven;
• Works effectively as part of a team