Financial Controller

Finance Controller - Qualified
Exciting SME business with fantastic growth plans
£55-60k
Hybrid working model (Typically 3 days at site with 2 from home)
Nottingham

SF Recruitment are looking to attract a talented Finance Controller to join our client in Nottingham. With a super growth story so far and further plans for expansion, this is a fantastic time to join a business which still retains its SME family feel while operating as the UK hub for a European group.

The Finance Controller reports into the Finance Director and holds responsibility for all day-to-day finance operations, management of the team, and management of a range of projects. This role is ideally suited to a candidate who enjoys retaining the ability to get stuck into the day-to-day detail of producing good quality management information as well as being able to partner with key stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Day-to-day management of the finance team - management accounting, financial accounting, AP/AR, and treasury functions.
2. Preparation of the monthly management accounts including group reporting.
3. Lead on the annual budget setting process.
4. Cash flow forecasting/cash management/key contact for the bank.
5. Control of the financial ledgers and accounting processes.
6. Preparation and submission of the company quarterly VAT return.
7. Preparation of the Year End Audit file/lead on audit relationship.
8. Close management of AR/Credit control function including authorisation of new customer agreements.
9. Partner with the business on commercial decision making.
10. Analysis of key financial ratios and revenue/expenditure patterns.

This role is ideally suited to a candidate already operating at Finance Controller level within a decent-sized SME. You will have excellent demonstrable experience in a hands-on role and well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and support a small team on day-to-day activities.