Financial Controller - Intellectual Business Services UK Ltd : Job Details

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

THE COMPANY:

Whitesales has over 30 years’ technical expertise in the design, manufacture, installation and distribution of rooflights, overhead roof glazing and bespoke daylighting solutions. As one of the UK’s most trusted rooflight companies we do not compromise on quality, providing comprehensive customer support from concept to completion.

VALUES:

Technical and ethical excellence, promoting hungry, humble and smart values across the organisation.

ROLE PROFILE:

As the Finance Controller you will be responsible for the financial control, finance operations and finance reporting to the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer.

This position will require someone that has ideally worked within the construction industry that is looking to be part of an entrepreneurial business environment. In addition to building out the finance function you will also be intrinsic to the continued growth of the business. There will be many projects that will require the intervention of the Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Managing transactional team and overseeing/reviewing sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll, cash posting and all general ledger entries.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Take responsibility for ensuring that the financial processes, systems and controls are operating effectively
• Responsibility for maintaining statutory records for the business
• Preparation and review of all management accounts packs
• Ensure accurate accounting (including accruals and advance income) of WIP, projects and profitability thereof
• Handling VAT, PAYE and Tax duties, including corporation tax.
• Liaise with auditors and preparing audit packs
• Project management of process changes and implementations
• Work with budget holders in the preparation and management of departmental budgets

• Ensure that effective financial systems/procedures are in place including adhering to CIS rules and regulations.

We Are Looking For:

• Full accountancy qualification - CIMA / ACCA / ACA
• Strong ERP system experience
• Experience of payment application process
• Experience of working within the Construction industry
• Experience of managing a team
• Aspirations to become a Finance Director with strong business commercial acumen

Hours and Salary package:

• £70,000 - £80,000
• EBITDA based bonus scheme
• Pension - automatic enrolment scheme
• Free parking on site
• 26 days holiday plus B/H’s - (3 of which need to be saved for Christmas shutdown)
• 08.00 am - 16.30 pm - standard working hours 40 hours per week - it is envisioned that additional hours will be required to be worked from time to time to meet the requirements of the role