Financial Controller

Company: ATC are a long established contract high accuracy medical device and other life critical products manufacturer. Markets served include: Orthopaedic, Prosthetic Limb, Neuroscience Oncology and other industries where precision is vital.

Location: Salfords, near Gatwick

Reports to: CEO

Significant Relationships

• Internal: CEO, Non-Executive Director, Finance Administrator, Office Manager, Engineering Manager, Project Manager, Quality Manager, All shop floor staff.
• External: Customers/suppliers accounts departments, company accountants and bank & payroll contacts.

Overall Objective of Role

Responsible for the efforts and results of the financial department. Includes the production of management and statutory accounts, cash flow forecasting and management, payroll production and all payments in and out. Some legal compliance responsibilities. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in regards to all financial and accounting activities. Overseeing financial department staff in day-to-day operations.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field;
• Accountancy Qualified (CA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Several years of experience in a business or manufacturing finance environment;
• Management experience;
• Leadership skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Outstanding mathematical skills;
• Honesty; integrity; reliability;
• Solid written and verbal communication skills;
• High attention to detail;
• Organisational skills;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Research skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Computer skills;
• Understanding of data privacy standards.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversee all company accounts and investments
• Create timely monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts
• Closely manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
• Supervise and manage financial department staff
• Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback and training
• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing and management information
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
• Establish that financial reporting systems comply with government regulations and legislation and carry out that reporting
• Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
• Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on the Company Strategic Plan using research and data reports
• Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities
• Where appropriate and with agreement help to deliver those cost reductions
• Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies
• Manage and carry out payroll each month as necessary.
• Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations
• Report to the CEO with timely and accurate financial information
• Assist the CEO in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.
• Member of the Senior Management Team
• Act as Company Secretary for all ATC Group companies.
• Monitor, manage and control the financial reporting for designated companies in which ATC or ATC shareholders have a stake

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Hours of Work: This is a full time role.

Holidays: 33 days holiday p.a., made up of 25 days plus 8 statutory holidays (full time employee).

Sickness Absence Pay: After 12 month’s service, up to 5.6 weeks paid at basic rate plus 5.6 weeks at 50% per 12 months period. Thereafter paid at the Company’s discretion.

Pension: In accordance with the statutory auto-enrolment pension rules, you will be required to join an approved contributory pension scheme to which you will make contributions of up to 5% (including a 1% NI rebate from HMRC) and the employer will make contributions of up to 3% of your annual earnings.

Period of Notice: One month either way.

Probationary Period: Initial probationary period of six months.

Equipment: Company pc (and possibly laptop computer) available.