Financial Controller (Contract / Interim - 9-12 months)

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03.03.2025

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17.04.2025

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Financial Controller (Interim / FTC 9 mths)

Reports to: Head of Finance

Objective: Responsible for overseeing the management and control of company finances, working closely with the Head of Finance and international counterparts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervise the processing of accounting information to ensure accurate and timely monthly management reporting.
2. Ensure seamless transfer of financial data to corporate systems.
3. Oversee the weekly flash and monthly close revenue reporting process, ensuring completion of all closing tasks.
4. Present financial results to the leadership team and in company-wide meetings.
5. Prepare the annual financial accounting pack and tax computations, ensuring full compliance and readiness for year-end audit.
6. Manage company cash flow, overseeing timely collection of customer balances and supplier payments.
7. Collaborate with the leadership team on the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning.
8. Monitor, report, and explain variances between actuals and budget/forecast.

Project Accounting

1. Oversee the project accounting process and regular project reviews.
2. Prepare, submit, and authorise capex requests and expenditure.
3. Manage inventory and WIP processes to ensure financial accuracy.

Compliance & Governance

1. Maintain appropriate financial records and oversee accurate and timely payroll execution.
2. Ensure timely and compliant preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
3. Manage relationships with business insurance and banking service providers.
4. Undertake Company Secretarial duties, including maintaining company records, minuting board meetings, and completing government surveys.

Commercial Insights / Process Improvement

1. Collaborate with operations and mechanical engineering teams to enhance financial accuracy and efficiency.
2. Work closely with sales and marketing teams to ensure competitive and appropriate business pricing.

Qualifications & Experience:

1. Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
2. Minimum of five years of experience in accountancy.
3. Strong knowledge of project costing.
4. Experience in long-term project accounting or contract accounting (preferred).
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Workplace & Travel Requirements:

1. Primarily office-based (Maidenhead), with flexibility for remote working.
2. Occasional travel to customers, suppliers, and other company locations in the UK and overseas.

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