Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Stratford-upon-Avon

£50,000 - £60,000 DOE

A well-established family-run business is looking to appoint a Financial Controller to take ownership of the company's day-to-day finance function.

This is a newly created role, so there isn't an existing accounts team or established finance department to step into. We're looking for someone who is happy to roll their sleeves up, get stuck in and build the function from the ground up.

You'll have a broad remit covering everything from credit control and payments through to monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasting and payroll. It's a hands-on position and would suit someone who enjoys having responsibility, making improvements and being close to the numbers and the wider business.

Experience within the construction, concrete, building materials or a similar environment would be a real advantage.

The role

You'll be responsible for managing the company's finance function and ensuring the business has accurate, timely financial information and strong financial controls.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing day-to-day finance and accounting activities

Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports

Managing credit control, aged debt and customer accounts

Overseeing month-end processes and ensuring accounts are closed accurately and on time

Managing end-of-month payments, supplier payments and payment runs

Preparing and maintaining cashflow forecasts

Monitoring cash position and working capital

Managing purchase and sales ledgers

Bank reconciliations and general ledger management

Processing and overseeing payroll

Managing VAT returns and other statutory submissions

Supporting the year-end accounts and relationship with external accountants/auditors

Preparing budgets, forecasts and variance analysis

Monitoring costs, margins and profitability

Reviewing and improving existing financial processes and controls

Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place

Providing financial information and insight to the owners/directors to support decision-making

Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes a...