The purpose of the Financial Controller is to provide timely and accurate financial insight and control in respect of a rapidly developing business area with a focus on continuous improvement of financial processes.

This role is a key member of the finance team, with 3 direct reports and the autonomy to run a finance function including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Management Accounting functions. The role is also responsible for reporting performance figures to budgets and communicating to central finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the Finance team through the monthly accounts process to ensure submission is accurate and on time, in line with strict Central Finance deadlines.
• Deliver analytical and business decision support and enable business performance improvement across the business - driving to effective commercial conclusions.
• Track business performance against budgets, forecasts and five-year plan commitments, providing key variance analysis commentary.
• Work closely alongside Financial Analysis & Planning Manager to ensure the delivery of effective management information to the business to drive real performance improvement.
• Structure the balance sheet and financing of the business to ensure it meets all financial resilience metrics and credit metrics needed for council contracts and financing arrangements.
• Oversee the day to day running of the back-office services and monitoring and control of cash flow and intercompany transactions. Work with the treasury function to manage and control our cash position.
• Continually review financial systems and processes to maximise efficiencies.
• Lead the local year-end audit, developing and managing relationship with external auditors
• Provide coaching and support to the team on all aspects of financial reporting and control.