Financial Controller[973927]

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented finance professional to manage financial accounts and optimize performance. This role involves delivering insightful financial and operational reports, implementing strong internal controls, and collaborating with various teams to enhance financial opportunities. With a focus on balance sheet management and credit control, you will play a key role in driving financial success. The company offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office presence with remote work, alongside a competitive salary package. If you are passionate about finance and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management and analysis.
• Strong background in balance sheet management and credit control.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly stock take and work in progress valuations.
• Deliver financial insights through reporting and KPI management.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Balance Sheet Management

Credit Control

Accounts Payable

ERP Systems

KPI Reporting

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial Software

Job description

Milestone is a Leicestershire-based contractor offering civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, plus in-house steel fabrication and installation work across the UK. We work with leading clients in the telecoms, solar, EV and digital media industries. Our flexible approach may entail providing a bespoke service or acting as a contractor in specific, specialist delivery areas.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out monthly stock take and work in progress valuations, including stock journaling and reporting. Incorporate future requirements for ERP support on this process.
• Responsible for all aspects of balance sheet management, including Tax Returns (VAT, PAYE, CT), Credit Control, Accounts Payable and Project Work in Progress.
• Deliver financial and operational insight through monthly reporting to RSK, KPIs and Management Accounting.
• Implement and maintain a strong set of internal controls, with a particular focus on managing working capital and revenue recognition.
• Work collaboratively with the Commercial, Delivery and Operational teams to increase financial opportunity on client management process, optimising project terms e.g. Contractual and financial agreements.
• Support the Head of Procurement on supplier strategy including contractual and financial terms and conditions.

Requirements:

• Proven working experience in the financial sector.
• Background of managing financial accounts to optimise performance.
• Experience of implementing areas for improvement.
• Producing financial terms and conditions.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE
• Hybrid working available - 3 days in the office
• Pension contribution