Financial Controller

Financial Controller Role - Growing & Established SME - Permanent - Based in Hereford, Herefordshire

Hays Senior Finance are partnering with a PE-backed SME based in Herefordshire, supporting them with a progressive Financial Controller position. Reporting directly to the CFO, with influence across the business.

Role summary:

• Accountable for month end management accounts process and production of board packs and group reporting.
• Inventory and stock experience.
• Costings.
• The ability to manage a finance team & manage relationships with other areas of the business.
• Drive continuously improving standards of efficiency and accuracy.
• Preparation of timely & reliable monthly management accounts with an emphasis of providing meaningful analysis which assists managers in making decisions.
• Managing a small Finance Team.
• Budgeting and Forecasting.
• Business Support of financial analysis of new products and investment opportunities.
• Annual Accounts & taxation.
• Manage the annual audit.
• Day-to-day financial accounting and control.
• Cash flow forecasts & bank reconciliations.
• VAT returns.
• Payments to suppliers & employee expenses.
• Preparing board packs.
• Supporting our growth and reducing our costs.
• Evaluate and manage risk.

Personal Profile:

• Professional qualification (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA) - open to part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Companies Act, VAT and HMRC knowledge.
• IT focused with advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills with a versatile, hands-on attitude with exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly numeric/strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What you need to do now:

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