Financial Controller

Blair West • Newcastle upon Tyne, ENG, United Kingdom • 12h ago

Job Description

Blair West is partnering with One Utility Bill as they continue to grow their team with the hire of a Financial Controller. This is an opportunity to lead the finance team, supporting the Finance Director as the business continues its impressive growth story.

The opportunity:

Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements, reports, and forecasts.
Manage and develop the budgeting process, including variance analysis, KPI enhancement and performance tracking.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards, including tax and audit requirements.
Manage pricing levels for management and other fees in collaboration with Growth and Marketing teams to maintain competitiveness whilst achieving budget goals.
Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency and control.
Monitor cash flow and manage working capital to optimize liquidity.
Be responsible for the Treasury function and managing the day-to-day relationship with the company’s bank.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of financial goals with business objectives.
Lead and develop the Finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies as necessary.

You'll be the ideal candidate for this position if you have:

A ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification.
At least five years post-qualification experience.
Proven experience in a financial management role.
Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial regulations.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in financial software (Oracle Netsuite and Xero referred) and the Microsoft/Google suites of apps, in particular, Excel.
Strong leadership and communication skills. Confident presenter to large audiences.
The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Experience of the UK utilities sector desirable but not essential.

Our commitment:

Blair West is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during their experience with us, please speak to their consultant.