Financial Controller | Highly successful Group
Permanent
Up to £100,000 depending on experience + benefits
Guernsey | Full Time at their stunning HQ
Our client is a leading Retail Group with locations across the UK and Channel Islands and are continuously growing. Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Controller to join the team supporting the Finance Director and working from their head office based at their head office.
We Are Looking For:
If you want to join a dedicated and passionate team, are an experienced financial controller who can work to deadlines, prioritise workloads, build great relationships with excellent communication skills, are highly proficient in Excel, and enjoy numerical problem-solving with a strong grasp of commercials and analytical skills then this could be the role for you.
Key Responsibilities and Accountability's:
Working closely with the Finance Director to drive the annual budgeting process to accordingly reflect the expected financial outcomes from the planned operational activities of the business. Be part of budgets and results whilst working with all stakeholders to build fantastic relationships across all departments.
With the support of you team also:
Delivery and preparation of monthly management accounts and key financial reports
Understanding and completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Investigating and explaining variances to budget
Support with budget preparation
Owning year-end accounting processes in preparation for statutory audit
Active Involvement in the audit process
Working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions to support the organisation.
Treasury management - maximising payment terms and preserving cash.
Support with monthly payroll
Control of business systems, providing insight and challenge to fellow senior managers
Management of an Accounts Assistant, which includes Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) providing guidance and support
You may be required to undertake additional duties as required to promote the smooth and efficient running of the business.
Ensure the alignment of annual budgets with those contained within the Company's approved multi-year strategy, aiming to deliver the agreed financial targetsOther key ares you will be responsible for;
Reporting
Internal control procedures
Capital Expenditure and Fixed Assets
Operational
Corporate governance
Finance team
Shareholders and stakeholdersExperience and skills required:
Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACMA, ACCA, or equivalent)
Excellent knowledge of management and financial accounting techniques with the capability to design and produce timely, accurate management reports, forecasts, and budgets.
Proven track record as a competent financial controller or group accountant, responsible for the management of the accounting function.
Previous success with strengthening finance/business processes and predictable, good quality forecasts and information.
Strong appreciation of the effective use of IT in business.
Sound knowledge of data protection legislation and its practical application.
High-quality intellect, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to relate well with others, command respect, and have the personality to create and maintain an impact on the business
Highly numerate, with the required technical ability, professional integrity, and personality to interpret and communicate financial information.
Commercial understanding and an ability to contribute to the business as a whole