Financial Controller (Interim / FTC 9 mths)

Location: Maidenhead

Sector: Engineering

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:

Financial Management & Reporting

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

Project Accounting

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

Compliance & Governance

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

Commercial Insights / Process Improvement

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

Qualifications & Experience:

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

Workplace & Travel Requirements:

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