Would you like to be part of a thriving and profitable business with impressive EBITDA? We're partnering exclusively with a multinational in their search for a Financial Controller. 

If you are commercially minded, with strong controls experience this is a great opportunity to be part of a successful management team driving the continued success of the business. 

Financial Controller - The Role:

Ensure all reporting for the UK group is completed according to group reporting timetables and in compliance with group accounting policies
Support MDs in business analysis and key business decisions: annual operating plans, forecasts, variance analysis, cost reductions, profitability enhancement, Capex preparation, planning & forecasting
Liaise with the local accounting functions to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial information and efficient accounting operations
Produce and analyse local financial reports (including revenue Recognition, accruals calculation, reserves calculation and adjustments) and KPIs and monitor company performance against Annual Operating Plans/Forecasts. Report back explanations for major deviations
Review levels of working capital in the company to ensure it is kept at optimum levels in order to maximise cashflow
Proactively support and challenge the business in order to drive the business forward and reach the financial objectives set
Take a leading role in the preparation of Annual Operating Plans and Forecasts
Work together with the MDs and the Cluster Controller to ensure all local legal, tax and statutory reporting requirements are fulfilled including liaising with local and group auditors and professional advisers
Ensure adequate financial controls and review systems in the company to ensure accuracy of reported information and minimise risk of fraudulent or otherwise inappropriate activities. Encourage “whistle blowing” when required
Implement Group Finance initiatives in the company, monitor progress and report back status and deviations from plans
Develop and coach a strong and stable finance team
Credit Collections management including credit limit determination, AR overdue tracking, settlement with external customers, cooperation with law firms engaged in collection
Planning cash flow for future periods and reporting cash flow and plans for cash flow to the parent company
Working closely with Sales and Project Management for Projects profitability tracking
Supporting the Annual Physical stock check together with the Procurement and Logistics Manager
Working Closely with the MDs of two business units and the Board of Directors on the financial issues and immediate notification of identified findings
Ensure the ERP system provides the necessary information for company reporting
Support the company in its maintenance of quality standards
Contract negotiation and management of business utility contracts
Financial Controller - Required Experience

ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified or QBE
UK GAAP or IFRS experience
Experience of working with good controls and processes 
An excellent business partner to senior leadership
Strong people manager  
Financial Controller - The Package

£65,000 - £70,000
Car allowance
Bonus
Personal health insurance
Hybrid working - 3 days in the office 
If you have any questions, please contact Kirsten Wilson, otherwise hit apply today as interviews will be progressing shortly! 

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.

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