SME Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the property investment sector seeks a Financial Controller in London, offering a competitive salary plus bonuses. The role involves managing a small finance team, producing financial reports, and modernizing financial processes. The candidate should be a qualified accountant with relevant experience and strong team leadership skills.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Superb working environment and culture

Qualifications

• 5 years post qualified experience as an accountant.
• Experience in property investment or landlord sector.
• Hands-on experience in producing management accounts and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of month-end process and produce Management Accounts.
• Oversee finance team and improve finance processes.
• Present financial reports and manage annual reports and audits.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Cashflow forecasting

Management accounting

Team leadership

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Job description

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New Financial Controller Opportunity in London £85-95,000 plus % bonus and benefits

** Property Investment / Landlord Sector **

Grafton Banks Finance is looking for a competent SME Financial Controller with landlord or property investment sector experience to join a flourishing business in London. This role is for a permanent Financial Controller, reporting to the Finance Director and requires an enthusiastic individual to take responsibility for a small finance team.

The Financial Controller will work closely with the Finance Director, Executive team and business to provide reports and financial insight. A key measure of success in this role will be the modernisation of financial processes, internal controls and reporting.

Some of the key responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the month end process - managing and producing accurate Management Accountants, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow. This role is hands-on.
• Oversee the finance team and contribute to significant improvements to the finance processes and systems of the business.
• Manage and produce accurate monthly and weekly cashflow forecasts with comparison to actuals.
• Present financial reports to the executive team, providing insightful analysis and highlighting key financial trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Manage the production of the Annual Report and the Annual Audit, collaborating with all stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure a timely delivery.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial forecasts.

The successful candidate:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5 years post qualified experience.
• Previous experience of property investment / landlord/ facilities management (or very closely related) sector is essential.
• Experience of producing management accounts, cashflow forecasting, financial analysis and budgeting, including designing the process.
• Experience of managing and leading a Finance Team.
• Advanced spreadsheet and IT system skills with knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
• Experience working in an SME business is beneficial as the role is hands-on, not just reviewing.
• Able to be in the office near Victoria, London, for 4 days per week, with 1 day working from home.

In return for your knowledge and experience you will be rewarded with a highly competitive salary plus bonuses and generous benefits package, alongside a superb working environment and culture.

For more information please send your cv (including location) to [emailprotected] , thank you.