Financial Controller - Venture Recruitment Partners : Job Details

Financial Controller, Hedge End

We’re delighted to be supporting a fast-growing SME with their search for an ambitious candidate who is looking to step into an FC role. Reporting to the CFO and responsible for a small transactional finance team this newly created role will include:

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Preparation of weekly KPI reporting to provide insights into business performance.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, to assist in decision-making.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including stock reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Preparation of annual budgets for P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Preparation of quarterly reforecasts for the current financial year.

Cash Flow and Financial Planning

• Preparation of a weekly 6-week cash flow forecast, presented to the board for review and decision-making.
• Supervision and management of supplier payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

Team Management and Development

• Supervision of Accounts Payable and credit control team, ensuring timely cash collection and effective supplier management.

Project Financial Support

• Attendance at monthly project review meetings to provide financial support and ensure tight cost control and margin recovery.
• Assist commercial management teams in maintaining financial discipline on projects.

Audit and Compliance

• Year-end responsibilities, including statutory accounts preparation and audit management.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.

Process Improvement and Strategic Initiatives

• Assistance with the recommendation, selection, and implementation of new accounting software.
• Creation of a comprehensive finance policy and procedure manual.
• Review and enhancement of the accounting department to optimize efficiency and performance.

About you:

Candidates should be fully qualified (or equivalent) with experience gained within an SME environment (either via practice or in a commercial role) and ideally some leadership experience.  A hands on approach is essential as is a proactive and energetic approach with strong business partnering skills. Experience of financial accounting and reporting, cash flow forecasting and variance analysis, alongside preparation of budgets, forecasts, and management accounts is required.

Experience in the construction industry would be a real advantage and of implementing a new ERP system, a plus.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to progress into an FC role where they will be supported and developed and will have an opportunity to be heavily involved in shaping the finance function!

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