Financial Controller

Financial Controller

• Annual Salary: £45-55k (Dependant on exp)
• Location: Gateshead
• Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

My client is seeking a Financial Controller to join their Finance Department. This role is pivotal in developing and maintaining all necessary financial controls, systems, and processes to ensure the efficient and effective management of the company's finances and compliance with statutory requirements.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Develop systems and procedures to ensure efficient and effective management of the company's finances and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Monitor and maintain the company's cash levels within operational limits, including the production of detailed cashflow reports.
• Direct and control finance staff to ensure they are appropriately motivated and trained and carry out their responsibilities to the required standards.
• Prepare the monthly payroll, based on information supplied by the HR department, ready for review by the Head of Finance.
• Produce accurate and timely financial information about the company's financial status and performance to enable decisions to be taken relating to the company's financial strength and security.
• Produce all necessary statements and reports to enable the accurate measurement of cash flow, profit and loss, stock, and debtors. Prepare the monthly financial reporting for the company's projects.
• Develop and monitor all necessary controls to ensure that the company complies with statutory requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact with external auditors and provide them with all required information.
• Carry out any necessary internal audit reviews and monitor the financial effectiveness of systems and controls.
• Recommend any changes necessary to improve the company's financial performance of systems and controls.
• Keep up to date with any developments in financial management which might affect how the company's finances are managed, or its statutory obligations.
• Produce information for company tax returns, working with the external tax specialist to file these within filing deadlines, including the R and D tax credit position.
• Liaise with grant authorities, providing required reports and analysis to ensure the company meets the requirements of any awarded grant, including arranging any audits that may be required.
• Liaise with the company's banking partner to ensure smooth operation of its accounts and transactions.
• Review the company's statutory accounts and ensure they are filed within allowed timeframes.
• Assist in the company's budgeting process and prepare financial forecasts.
• Supply ad hoc analysis and reporting.
• Act as the company's main source of expertise on financial control issues.
• Actively follow the company's Health and Safety Policy, Procedures, and safe systems of work.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• CIMA Qualification or similar is essential.
• Proven expertise in managing financial control systems and processes.
• Proven experience in analysis of company financial data.
• Proven managerial experience.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade.
• Good knowledge of Excel and database interrogation techniques.

To apply for this Financial Controller position, please submit your CV now!