Financial Controller (P/T)

Executive Integrity; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A British design and engineering business at the forefront of solar innovation is seeking a part-time Financial Controller. This vital role involves preparing budgets, managing cashflow, and supporting international operations while working in a dynamic team dedicated to sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Employee Share Options

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

25 Days Holiday (pro-rata) + Birthday Day Off

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

Paid Volunteering Leave

Private Health Insurance

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Creative Working Culture

Qualifications

• Qualified from CIMA/ACCA/ACA.
• Proven experience in SME finance roles.
• Background in preparing management and statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Preparing annual budgets and long-term business plans.
• Managing cashflow forecasts and banking transactions.
• Producing monthly management accounts.

Skills

Accounting Software

Communication

Financial Analysis

Budget Preparation

Cashflow Management

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job title: Financial Controller (Part-Time)

Location: Ideally Hybrid, with 40% time in Crawley, but remote considered.

Who are we recruiting for?
Our client is a unique, British design and engineering business at the forefront of global solar innovation. Their vision is to change energy for good by displacing fossil fuels in commercial and industrial buildings worldwide with award-winning solar thermal and PVT technologies. Following a successful Series B fundraise, they are entering a vibrant phase of expansion and are seeking a Qualified Financial Controller to join their determined and supportive team.

What will you be doing?

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  Preparing annual budgets and long-term business plans to support future fundraising
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  Supporting international expansion with a focus on product compliance and customs/VAT
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  Producing monthly management accounts and liaising with external accountants
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  Managing cashflow forecasts, banking transactions and rudimentary treasury
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  Preparing quarterly shareholder and board updates
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  Maintaining share capital and share option records
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  Coordinating statutory accounts and tax returns with external accountants
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  Supporting international shipping compliance
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  Managing all aspects of stock accounting and project profitability tracking
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  Initiating, reviewing and processing payroll (outsourced)

Are you the ideal candidate?

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  CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified
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  Strong experience in SME finance roles
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  Proven background preparing management and statutory accounts, and budgets
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  Skilled in accurate and timely reporting with clear, audience-appropriate analysis
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  Experience in manufacturing, assembly, and international business operations
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  Confident using Xero accounting software
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  Knowledge of import/export, shipping and customs procedures
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  A motivated, assured and adaptable communicator who thrives independently

What's in it for you?

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  £39,000 per annum (Part-Time, £65,000 FTE)
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  Employee Share Options
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  Discretionary Bonus Scheme
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  25 Days Holiday (pro-rata) + Birthday Day Off
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  Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
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  Paid Volunteering Leave
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  Private Health Insurance
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  Employee Assistance Programme
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  Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Vehicles
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  A creative, inclusive and refreshed working culture

Who are we?
Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty-stricken communities.