Financial Controller

Our retained client based in Cheadle is seeking a Financial Controller who is a qualified accountant.

Key responsibilities

Financial reporting

The role will have responsibility for all aspects of financial reporting:

• Accurate and timely management accounts.
• Monthly Board Pack ownership.
• Weekly investor and lender reporting.
• Financial accounts and liaising with external auditors.
• Royalty reporting.
• Lender covenant reporting.

Budgeting and forecasting

Bi-annual budgeting and rolling 13-weekly cashflow forecasting are key outputs from this role. To this end, a track record of using forecasting software or forecasting using advanced excel skills is necessary.

Payroll

Key contact for all things payroll related. This includes processing and payment of monthly payroll which is calculated by a 3rd Party.

Tax

All aspects of HMRC reporting re encompassed by this role including monthly UK and Irish VAT returns, Intrastat and EC Sales submissions, PAYE, and corporation tax quarterly payments on account.

Controls

Managing the control environment sits squarely within this role.

Continuous improvement

An attitude of always seeking improvements in all aspects of this role is necessary to ensure success. This covers financial reporting, forecasting, processes, and controls.

Team management

The successful candidate must be able to lead, manage and develop staff by managing work allocation, effective and appropriate delegation, providing advice and guidance and acting as a mentor. The role will also include participation in cross-departmental projects giving both a finance insight and general business overview to the process.