Financial Controller

Location
England, Somerset, Bath
Salary
£40000 per annum
Posted
18 Aug 2017
Closes
25 Aug 2017
Ref
060100010044761
Contact
Christopher Muir
Category
Technology
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Controller to join an expansive technology business based in Bath working part time four days a week.

Full time salary up salary up to 40,000 plus benefits.

The Role


  • 1: Safeguard the company's assets, maintain accurate and reliable financial records and support profitable business growth through the provision of accurate, reliable and timely financial information.
  • 2: Work with Senior Management to aide in analysis of key strategic issues. Use knowledge of the business to help make decisions and deploy resources effectively to achieve business goals.
  • Establish, develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all managers, staff, customers and suppliers of the business as well as external stakeholders.

  • Essential Job Functions - Financial

    • Responsible for all aspects of the finance department, financial transactions and records.
    • Ensure that the financial records are up-to-date and accurate. Primary duties include supplier payment runs, Supplier reconciliations, VAT Returns
    • Manage the cash cycle and ensure that cash flow forecasts are timely, inclusive and as accurate as possible.
    • Produce monthly Management Information and ad-hoc reports and analyses when required and requested.
    • Become an expert with the company's financial systems and take responsibility for the development of the system, controls and procedures.
    • Work with the Finance Director in developing a reporting, forecasting, planning and budgeting cycle suitable to the needs of the business.
    • Be proactive in the continuous development of a high-performance finance function, fully integrated with and supporting the business.

    Essential Job Functions - Strategic

    • Be prepared to champion change and drive through new initiatives.
    • Think creatively to offer new ideas for ways we can operate and new things we can do.
    • Provide support for the Directors, provide backup and analysis for projects and help implement plans.
    • Assist Senior Management in making good choices and offer alternative options through in-depth intelligent research and analysis.
    • Understand the importance of accurate detail while retaining sight of the strategic picture.

    Leadership of finance function

    • Take responsibility for, lead, motivate and manage the finance team, working with them to ensure that they understand what is expected of them.
    • Communicate with all members of the company honestly, openly and truthfully.


    Skills and Qualifications

    • A qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
    • Strong Excel

    Salary & Benefits

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Controller to join an expansive Technology business based in Bath working part time four days a week.

    Full time salary up salary up to 40,000 plus benefits.

    Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.