Financial Controller

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW / INITIALLY 1 DAY PW FROM HOME
£60,000 to £65,000 + BENEFITS
THE COMPANY:
We’re proud to be partnering with a fast-growing SME that is looking to appoint a Financial Controller as the current post holder is due to be promoted into a strategic acquisition’s role within the business.
As Financial Controller/Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading a small team of 4 which a mix of finance and non-finance professionals.

The Financial Controller/Finance Manager will report to the Managing Director and take full responsibility for the finance function include strategic and operational tasks.
This is a great opportunity to join a truly forward-thinking company where you’ll be able to play an instrumental role and continue to grow with the company.
THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:

As Financial Controller / Finance Manager, you’ll be reporting to the Managing Director and taking full responsibility for the finance function.
Managing a small team of finance and non-finance professionals
Responsible for effective management of cashflow including providing flash reports to the MD.
Overseeing the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger to ensure invoices are processed, and where required, providing assistance.
Preparing Monthly Management accounts including commentary and insights
Responsible for quarterly forecasting and budgeting, and short and long-term business planning, including due diligence on strategic growth.
Analysing current and completed projects to identify profitability.
Ensuring that WIP is calculated correctly in month end accounts.
Managing the Year End process and working closely with the external auditors
Reviewing and implementing key financial controls to reduce risk.
Responsible for VAT Returns, Payroll and statutory submissions for companies house and HMRC
Managing and negotiating finance leases
Reviewing and implementing systems / processes

THE PERSON:

Must be ACCA, CIMA or ACA Qualified
Current experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar, such as; Head of Finance, ideally with experience within an SME.
Must have experience of Monthly Management Accounts, Budgeting and Forecasting
Experience of working with Xero would be an advantage, but this is not essential providing you’re able to pick up new systems quickly.
Solid skills with MS Excel to an Intermediate/Advanced Level
Any experience of Project Accounting/WIP and CIS would be an advantage.

TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Finance Manager / Financial Controller role via the advert for immediate consideration.

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