Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Worthing, West Sussex - Hybrid

Full time, Permanent

Up to £70,000 per year plus various company benefits

As our financial Controller you will play a critical role in the growth of Bluecrest.

You'll spend your days working closely with our CFO; David, to ensure the integrity of the financial reporting process and control environment and will take ownership of the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reporting, and provide valuable insight into the Bluecrest business model.

Depending on the level of experience you're able to bring, this role - mentored by our CFO - will allow development into planning and forecasting for the business, and involvement in potential acquisitions and ultimately in any change of ownership in the coming years.

What we can offer you in return

• Competitive salary of up to £70,000 per year (dependant on experience)
• Four free Health Assessments per year, which can be used by yourself, family or friends
• A further 50% off any additional testing
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 25 days after 1 year, and rising an extra day each year up to 28 days - plus bank holidays on top!
• protection
• EAP Scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Life Insurance
• Employee referral bonus scheme of up to £1,000
• Matched company pension (up to 5% or up to capped amount)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Charity Sponsorship Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Home office allowance - yearly allowance of £130 to make working from home more comfortable!

After qualifying period & subject to terms and conditions and/or eligibility.

What will your day-to-day look like?

Financial Management & Reporting

• Responsibility for P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet
• Preparation of monthly reporting pack, ensuring adherence to reporting timetables
• Monitor financial performance against budget and provide variance explanations

Budgeting and Planning

• Work with the CFO to deliver an annual budget and long-term financial plan
• Collaborate with department heads to build a bottom-up budget that aligns with financial plans and operational goals
• Prepare mid-year forecasts as required

Regulatory Compliance & Audit

• Responsible for identification, implementation & improvements to business processes & control environment
• Co-ordination of year end audit and statutory account preparation
• Oversight of tax dealings with HMRC

Team Leadership

• Management and development of Management Accountant, Payroll & Finance Administrator and Finance Assistant
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the finance team

Other

• Assist with production of financial information for potential future change of ownership
• Ad hoc analysis and support on a wide range of projects as they arise