Financial Controller - Part Time

Jenson Fisher Consulting Ltd; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Salary & benefits package

Job summary

Jenson Fisher Consulting Ltd are seeking a part-time Financial Controller to join a fast-paced SME and play a pivotal role in the head office finance team. You will take ownership of monthly management accounts, cashflow control and budgeting, reporting to the Head of Finance and collaborating with the COO.

The role emphasizes commercial insight, process improvements, payroll experience is advantageous, and offers an attractive salary and benefits with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Payroll experience is advantageous and helpful for small teams.

Responsibilities

• Production of monthly management accounts with analysis of key business areas.
• Variance analysis and management information pack.
• Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management with VAT returns.
• Drive process improvements and maintain strong internal controls.
• Provide commercial insight to support decision-making and planning.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable alongside junior staff.

Skills

Financial accounting

Management accounting

Cashflow analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

VAT returns

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Sage ERP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Jenson Fisher are delighted to bring to market an exceptional opportunity for a talented Financial Controller to join our client on a part time basis to form a key part of the head office function.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, the Financial Controller will assume full control of the financial reporting delivery - including the production of monthly management accounts and maintaining a tight control on company cashflow and budget discipline. In addition, you will be tasked with providing key, up to date financial information to the Senior Management Team whilst also working closely with colleagues to maximise financial efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

On a daily basis your responsibilities will include:

• Production of monthly management accounts, with breakdowns and analysis on key business areas.
• Variance analysis and management information pack.
• Project analysis with a particular focus on cost and profit.
• Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management alongside the preparation of VAT returns.
• Continuously improve financial processes and controls whilst maximising the use of systems.
• Commercial framework governance reviews to maximise financial opportunities.
• Monthly auditing of financial timesheet processes.
• Provide commercial insight to support decision-making and business planning.
• Work alongside the Finance Manager to oversee all day-to-day finance operations, including the accounts payable and receivable work conducted by the accounts assistants.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant will be a forward-thinking Accountant who will bring:

• Prior experience working as part of a successful, fast paced SME business.
• An innovative and creative enthusiasm to your work.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the personality to contribute at all levels across the business.
• A proactive, energetic approach with a commitment to driving continuous improvement and organisational excellence.
• Previous experience of payroll processing would be advantageous.

Next Steps

Our client are offering an attractive salary and benefits package for the successful candidate alongside flexibility with working hours.