Financial Controller/Systems Accountant

£65k-£80k | Birmingham | Full time

Petalite are a next generation EV charging company with a clear mission: to revolutionise electric charging technology. Following an extensive period in R&D and a successful fundraising campaign, we are now poised to roll out our charging technology from 2025 and are putting together the Finance Team that will work closely with all areas of the business to facilitate our rapid scale-up. Over the next 6-12 months we will bringing Finance in-house and implementing new Finance systems and controls, including a planned transition from Xero to Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.

Our CFO is now looking for a qualified accountant to support her during this period of transition, laying the foundations of a world class finance system. The role will be split between systems implementation and management reporting. You should be confident and capable of handling all the key responsibilities of the role, but, as importantly, keen to engage with colleagues across the company, flexible in your approach, and focussed on problem-solving and continuous process improvement. This is a hands-on role in a lean organisation, where we are all willing to roll up our sleeves and get involved, with big ambitions to deliver agile, automated Finance systems and be a trusted business partner to all areas of the company.

Responsibilities:

ERP Implementation: manage the transition from Xero to Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.

Systems and Controls: help with the development and embedding of formal systems and controls.

Management Accounting: supervise monthly management accounting, managing the month end close, generating monthly management information and ensuring all financial deadlines are met.

Key Requirements:

Must haves:

• Qualified Accountant
• Engineering/Manufacturing experience

Nice to haves:

• Knowledge of Xero and/or Microsoft Dynamics BC
• Experience as part of Finance Team in a start-up/scale-up

This role is mainly office-based in our Birmingham office. We are willing to consider Permanent or Interim candidates and may be willing to consider part-time (minimum three days per week)

If you don’t see a current live role but think you are a good fit, please email a CV outlining the skills and experience you are keen to bring to Petalite.

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