Interim Financial Controller

A fantastic opportunity for a Financial Controller to work on a temp to perm basis for a high growth multi-site company. The role supports the business with accurate financial reporting, financial analysis and insight in order to make better decision making. This role should be for 6 months day rate then converting to a permanent post.

Accounting

• Deliver accurate month end management accounts in line with the agreed timetable. Flag any areas that require discussion before completion.
• Prepare and/or review Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Liquidity Reporting to Group. Identify any areas that need resolution in the Balance Sheet.
• Prepare and/or review VAT returns, National Statistics forms and other reporting to government authorities
• Liaison with Group about Accounting and Treasury matters
• Prepare annual financial statutory statements from trial balance.
• Manage the Statutory Audit and any other financial audit processes (day-today management at Audit Manager level)
• Supervise the Accounts Payable & Expenses process – including oversight of AP inputs, processing and payment runs

FP&A

• Provide financial support to the business to enable them to have deeper understanding of Finance matters so that they can make better decisions.
• Prepare business cases, financial modelling and pros and cons narrative to support these discussions
• Prepare regular and ad hoc internal reporting on business performance and cost centre control
• Constructively challenge the business and provide solutions that lead to financial and operational improvements
• Actively engage with the Marketing team to help them understand their spend and how to maximise effectiveness (timing/phasing, proposed spend against budget, return on investment)
• Liaison with Group about Controlling matters
• Key point of contact for capturing inputs for annual Plan and regular forecasting.
• Owner of all Controlling deliverables
• Owner of the MTP manufacturing costs that impact the UK products and its impact on Gross Profit (Interaction of Sales & MTP costs). Provide reporting and insight on the product margin on a periodic basis and provide input on MTP into any pricing recommendations

The Person

• Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE with demonstrable experience
• Intermediate Excel skills and comfortable with data interrogation
• PowerPoint skills
• Self-starter with ability to work under minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated experience of working towards tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships at all levels