Financial Controller
hace 10 días
Slough
Seeking a fully Qualified Accountant with relevant experience. An exciting opportunity to make grow and develop a team and make a positive impact to the business. 1. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process., • Ensure accurate and timely production of maKPIs, • nagement accounts., • Maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal policies., • Deliver financial analysis and commentary to senior management. 1. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management • Monitor daily cash flow and liquidity position., • Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts., • Optimise working capital through effective debtor and creditor management., • Support banking relationships and funding requirements. 1. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning • Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes., • Partner with department heads to monitor financial performance., • Analyse variances and provide commercial insight., • Support strategic decision-making with financial modelling. 1. Financial Controls, Compliance & Audit • Maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks., • Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting requirements., • Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and regulatory obligations., • Continuously improve financial processes and systems. 1. Team Leadership & Process Improvement • Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members., • Drive continuous improvement across finance operations., • Improve reporting systems, automation, and efficiencies., • Foster a high-performance and collaborative culture. 1. Line Management – Credit Control Team • Manage and develop the Credit Control function., • Oversee debt collection strategies and customer account management., • Ensure timely escalation of overdue accounts and disputes., • Implement controls to minimise bad debt exposure. 1. Line Management – Accounts Payable Team • Oversee the Accounts Payable process and supplier payment cycles., • Ensure accurate invoice processing and approval workflows., • Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve payment queries., • Strengthen financial controls within the purchase-to-pay process. Qualifications • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline preferred., • Strong understanding of UK GAAP / IFRS and financial reporting standards., • Advanced Excel and financial systems skills., • Experience using ERP/accounting systems such as Sage 200, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms desirable. Experience Requirements • Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or senior finance role with 5–7 years’ finance experience overall as a minimum., • With 2–3 years in a senior finance or management role such as Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, or Assistant Financial Controller., • Team management experience is commonly required, particularly managing Accounts Payable and Credit Control functions., • Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes..