Financial Controller

Kenneth Brian Associates are recruiting for a rapidly expanding business based in Crawley and who are recruiting for an Financial Controller to join their team on a permanent basis. As a number 2 to the CFO, you will be pivotal in the scale up of the company and will be heavily involved in acquisitions and transactions.

Main Duties:

• Managing end to end finance process
• Producing monthly management accounts including revenue reconciliation, posting of journals, accrued income, interest and commentary on variances
• Overseeing the transactional team (5 direct reports)
• Monthly cost analysis and other reporting
• Review spending against budget with individual departments
• Ensuring the trial balances are maintained and fully reconciled
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting CFO in the preparation of monthly financial pack for the Board
• Submitting VAT returns
• Oversee cash flow management and cash requests upon demand
• Updating the budget and forecast model
• Liaising with Auditors and leading on annual audit
• Liaising and building a strong relationship with third parties such as banks, tax advisor's, payroll provider and other
• Responsible for process and control improvement and finance strategy roll out
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About You:

• Qualified Accountant (ideally at least 5 years post qualified)
• Possesses over 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Exhibits a lively and engaging personality that aligns with the team culture
• Is outgoing and confident, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all organizational levels
• Committed to the development of the team members
• Upholds high professional standards of conduct and practice
• Proficient in advanced Excel skills