Financial Controller

Grafton Banks Finance is working exclusively with a rapidly expanding £8m turnover business near Hastings, East Sussex, to recruit a Financial Controller (Fully qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Reporting to the MD and managing a team of six in finance, this opportunity has genuine potential to develop into a Finance Director position in the future. This role would suit an experienced Financial Controller or a Finance Manager looking to make the next step up in their career.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Monitoring and Production of Management Accounts, Financial Accounts and day to day financial function
• Ensure cash flow is optimised
• Creation and monitoring of revenue and capital budgets
• Ensuring accurate forecast modelling and information including sensitivity analysis
• Ensure an effective capacity management / forecasting tool is maintained
• Questioning seasonal and other gaps in forecast revenue so actions can be taken
• Ensure that capital expenditure plans are adequately evaluated
• Reporting and liaising with Group Finance
• Producing and reviewing cost modelling for sales and purchases including variable and activity based reporting for accuracy and suitability
• Ensure financial controls are reviewed for adequacy
• Review of current finance system
• Review of alternative solutions cost vs. benefit
• Reporting to Managing Director on recommendations for improvements
• Managing team performance to ensure key responsibilities are delivered
• Provide a mentoring, training and advisory role to the Finance team members
• Authorising payments in line with company policies

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to add real commercial value to a company as well as progress into a more senior role as the company continues its major expansion plans over the next 3-5 years. You will also be rewarded with a competitive salary, pension and health care.