Financial Controller

Kenneth Brian Associates are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a growing commercial SME client in their search for a Financial Controller in this newly created role. You will work closely with the Finance Director to manage the team and will look to make changes to current policies and procedures.

Duties:

Role Overview:

As a pivotal member of the finance department, the Financial Controller will play a crucial role in driving financial strategy, overseeing budgetary processes, and ensuring the fiscal health of the diverse portfolio of retail projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the monthly consolidated management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, and Key Metrics) and meticulously preparing information packs for submission to the Finance Director.
• Driving continuous enhancements to the Group's monthly financial reporting process and internal controls, including inter-company transactions.
• Conducting regular reviews and substantiations of the Group's balance sheet and critical controls.
• Providing expert technical accounting knowledge and maintaining the Group's accounting and financial policies.
• Supporting in the consolidation and preparation of annual statutory financial statements for Group entities.
• Contributing to the planning and execution of the Group's year-end audit to ensure timely and budgeted delivery.
• Ensuring the Group's financial control framework is robust and that all financial reporting obligations across the company meet high standards.
• Identifying opportunities to fortify the financial control environment and overseeing their implementation.
• Undertaking other Finance Manager responsibilities as required to support the Group Financial Controller.

Requirements:

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualification
• Demonstrated experience in staff management
• Proven expertise in relevant accounting practices and technical knowledge (Financial / Management information).
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong focus on controls.
• Collaborative team player dedicated to achieving collective team objectives.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.

About You:

• Dynamic and forward-thinking personality with strong leadership skills and positive mindset
• Good IT skills, confidence in using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and experience of adopting new ideas and technologies
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce work with a high level of accuracy
• Self-motivated with excellent organisational and workload management skills, and an aptitude for re-prioritising in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead and work as part of a small team to support a rapidly growing organisation