Financial Controller

Following a continued period of growth this highly profitable medium sized contracting business is looking to recruit a Finance Manager to oversee the smooth running of their Finance department.

Job Description:
- Based at the head office and reporting to the Financial Director you will manage and develop a finance team of seven.
- Daily cash flow monitoring and forecasting.
- Provide oversight of the fortnightly payroll of direct employees and sub-contractors using Sage software.
- Introduce robust internal controls.
- Conduct reviews and evaluations of cost-reduction opportunities.
- Oversee the purchase ledger process and supplier payments.
- Manage the company fleet of vehicles.
- Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.
- Provide ongoing review of IT systems and interfaces.
- Manage and report on overhead budgets.
- Other duties include, monthly VAT returns, payments to HMRC, cashbook and nominal postings, and liaising with external auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out.

The Individual
- Qualified accountant.
- The role requires a highly numerate individual with strong IT and financial analysis skills.
- Someone who can develop and improve on existing systems and processes to improve business efficiency and accuracy and also to minimise financial risk.
- Proven experience at Finance Manager level.
- Ideally experience within the construction industry with knowledge of CIS system, but this is not considered essential.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.