JHE & Partners are delighted to be working exclusively with a great business based in Bingley as they look to recruit a Financial Controller to join their finance function on a permanent basis. Working closely with the Finance Director and taking responsibility for managing the finance team, this is a fantastic opportunity to have a real impact on a business that is growing with strong backing from the owners. Offering a competitive salary and benefits, there is the potential for this role to develop further and progression would be encouraged. Key duties and responsibilities will include:
- To manage all aspects of day to day finance for the business including the management of an established and friendly team of 6
- To be accountable for and ensure timely and accurate provision of all management, statutory and tax information, in accordance with the prevailing accountancy standards and tax legislation: Review and distribution of management accounts and the review of annual statutory accounts and tax computation
- To compile monthly board packs, to aid commercial/operational decision making
- To maintain an accurate 13-week cashflow forecast, ensuring the company operates with sufficient headroom – by means of effective working capital management, to ensure accuracy and consistency
- To manage the companies invoice discounting and general banking facilities
- To assist with specific finance related tasks, e.g. Management information, budgeting process, cost reduction and investment proposals, to support the Finance Director
- To provide relevant financial reports to the Senior Leadership Team, enabling them to manage budgets, obtain necessary insight and aid their commercial/operational decision making
- The administration of the company’s VAT schemes to ensure that all liabilities/claims are properly accounted for
- To ensure all payments to HMRC are paid on a timely basis to comply with HMRC’s rules and reporting deadlines
- As a member of the senior management team, engage and contribute to the operational direction of the company, to ensure that objectives and targets are met
- Identify, plan and implement departmental improvements, to contribute to the culture of continuous improvement, whilst looking for efficiencies and driving down costs
- Implement a consistent appraisal programme to enable you to manage your team’s performance objectively
- Carry out any other duties and responsibilities that are commensurate with the role and within your capability, as and when required to ensure the company continues to operate efficiently
If you are looking for a role that is involved in all aspects of finance, from management accounts and annual audits, to business partnering and providing commercial insight to inform company strategy, this role could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Offering a competitive salary and great benefits, I would urge anyone interested to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.