Financial Controller

Are you a qualified accountant with post-qualification industry experience? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a changing and growing SME organisation as a Financial Controller.

Working closely with the Finance Director, your role will include managing a small finance team and supporting the overall finance function to improve overall efficiency and working in line with best practice.

Client Details

I am partnering with an SME business on the Dorset/Hampshire boarder, to recruit a newly created Financial Controller role due to positive business change and growth. My client is a major employer and leaders in their field, offering a great working culture and progressive long term opportunities.

Description

• Assisting the Finance Director in controlling a centralised accounting system to ensure the Accounts are effectively managed.
• Assist in producing critical financial reports
• Participate in the development of annual business and budget plans.
• Carry out examination of company costings and produce budgetary forecast / financial assumptions to complete annual business plan.
• Monitor departmental expenditure and company assets to ensure positive results that remain in line with business plan and budget expectations.
• Manage, control and report weekly cash movements.
• Ensure that monthly reconciliations and year end reports are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist the Accounts Department in the day to day accounting functions and maintain effective communication links with internal and external parties
• Group Financial Reporting
• Recommend changes and develop procedures that will improve the company's financial performance and controls.
• Effectively working with other management and company personnel to achieve business requirements.
• Manage and develop a small team

Profile

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant with minimum 3 years PQE
• Demonstrating the ability to problem solve and manage tasks effectively
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and support the overall finance team during a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in Group Reporting (IFR)
• Previous experience in stock/costing/reconciliations (advantageous)
• Excellent team player

Please note that due to the increased amount of applications, you may not be shortlisted for the above position if it does not meet the relevant candidate criteria. Alternatively I'd be happy to network for other relevant opportunities in the future so feel free to drop me a call / email on the below contact details.

Job Offer

Competitive Salary, attractive car allowance and benefit package. Opportunity to be a part of a growing and progressive organisation.