Finance Controller

This role is based in Victoria London so close to all main line connections. The role reports to the CFO , a highly  talented and engaging business man.

The company works in the technology sector and is developing a range of health care products which will transform the treatment offered to cancer sufferers.

Responsibilities;

The main responsibility of the role will be to ensure the accurate and timely production of the monthly management accounts along with forecasting, cash flow management, year-end audit including preparation of the annual statutory accounts and year end group consolidation. Ensuring strong financial processes through management of a team consisting of 2 Finance Assistants and an overseas Finance Manager.

Duties will include;

•  Management of month-end process including: preparation and review of monthly management accounts
• Overseeing cash flow preparation and managing cash balances;
• Management, compliance and overall responsibility for VAT returns;
• Liaise with payroll provider and management of employee benefits
• Ownership of monthly management reporting pack, business performance data, including comparison of actual results against plan and previous year, together with commentary, revenue recognition and key performance indicators.
• Assisting with the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process;
• Prepare year end group consolidation and statutory accounts;
• Manage year-end audit  process with external auditors and take to audit sign off;
• Management of Finance Assistants daily financial operations including sales and purchase ledger, payroll, credit cards and expenses.
• Managing relationships with Banks, Payroll provider and HMRC

Skills & Experience

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with minimum 3/4 years PQE is desirable
• Experience of managing a finance function in industry in a small/medium-sized company. Unlikely to be from a Head office environment.
• Strong technical and accounting knowledge and demonstrable experience of financial control, through balance sheet reconciliations, P&L review and maintenance of financial processes
• Experience of working in multi-currency environments

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with solid reporting experience, strong academic background who will bring a pro-active approach, and ‘can do’ attitude to the role. The role will require excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to develop relationships with staff in other areas of the business.

Benefits:
 

• Private health
• Pension
• Life insurance
• Income protection scheme
• Flexible working hours