Job Ref: 215887747

Date: 2022-02-23 20:16:33

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As our Finance Controller you'll love the challenge of working in an SME with a global remit, you're the person who provides clarity and asks the tough questions, balancing the needs of the UK & European Managing Director and that of the global CFO. The Financial Controller will provide sound financial reporting, critical information and crucially play an important role in key decision making.
 
BASIC SALARY: £60,0000 – £70,000
 
BENEFITS:
· Bonus
· Medical Insurance
· Pension
· 25 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays
 
LOCATION: Northamptonshire
 
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Northampton, Wellingborough, Bedford, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Kettering,
 
JOB DESCRIPTION: Financial Controller, Finance Controller – Electronic Components, Technology
 
You will assume responsibility for all financial accounting, financial processes, and controls across UK & Europe. The role will also include reporting requirements which include working with the global corporate finance function.
 
You will be responsible for filing all relevant documentation, ensuring compliance with all relevant UK law, and maintaining adequate records and accounts.
 
You will also:
· Be responsible for debtor management.
· Review of payment runs and VAT returns prior to issue.
· Assist with the preparation and forecast reporting of P&L and capital budgets in accordance with Group and regional requirements.
· Oversee UK Audit & Tax management.
· Monitor & protect Sales Margins.
· Identify any potential cost saving opportunities.
· Be responsible for wages and payroll, including maintaining employee personnel files and other HR related issues.
· Have management responsibilities for 2 direct reports.
 
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Financial Controller, Finance Controller – Electronic Components, Technology
 
It is likely you will have previously shown strong analytical and communicational skills, managed a Finance Team including European / International elements and worked with a variety of key stakeholders. It is also likely that you would have undertaken one of the following roles: Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant, Director of Finance, Finance and Commercial Manager, Group Finance Manager, Group Financial Controller.
 
Ultimately you already demonstrate a proven track record in a Finance position managing a small team ideally for an SME business (circa £5m-£20m turnover).
 
As well as this, you will also have:
· A recognised financial qualification, ideally CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
· An understanding of business through financial results to provide analysis to Management and Operations to demonstrate issues and opportunities faced by the business.
· The ability to manage workload and work independently to meet wider team/group deadlines and requirements.
· The confidence and accuracy to review and reconcile work of other team members and provide training where required.
· Experience of different financial systems and ideally system implementations.
· Demonstrable problem solving skills.
   
THE COMPANY:
 
We are growing and profitable, and our expectation is that we continue with steady and solid growth built on our established foundation. You will be replacing an employee with over 10 years' experience with our business who will provide a detailed handover.
 
This is a key role for our business, and we will:
· Value your opinion and give you the autonomy to maximise the role
· Offer you a place in the Senior Management Team and a direct dotted line to our Group CFO
· Welcome you into a small but passionate team
 
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
 
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.
 
REF: MT16765, Wallace Hind Selection

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