Financial Controller

An exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller position, based in Swindon, has arisen. The successful candidate will play a key role in the accounting and finance department of a well-established company.

Client Details

Based in Swindon on a hybrid basis (only 2 days per week on site), this Financial Controller position has been created due to business growth.

Description

Financial Controller responsibilities;

• Support managers with regional reporting/forecasting views, budget estimates for new projects and other ad hoc support
• Support negotiations by providing Controlling input into the contract drafting
• Manage the project(s) specific budgets and/or overhead costs using controlling methods (review of commitments, forecasting, actuals etc) whilst understanding the portfolio impact of changes.
• Prepare the monthly reporting for the specific project(s)/departments the role supports. This can include the preparation of required accruals, producing reports and detailed analysis on costs
• Develop and Implement Controlling related processes and tools and seek continuous improvement ideas to benefit the team as a whole drawing on other Finance and IT-related support as necessary
• Produce key performance indicators and progress reports for submission into a monthly report for review by all senior stakeholders
• Ensure internal controls are being adequately applied
• Review costs with the project(s) regularly to ensure forecasts, risks and opportunities are captured and managed appropriately and communicated to the relevant teams.
• Where applicable support external reporting to partners including cash management for partner drawdowns as per shareholder agreements.

Profile

A successful Financial Controller should have:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Seniority and strong analytical skills with an ability to deal with complex transactions / commercial issues
• Experience working in a project environment on finance topics ie Accounting, Controlling
• Proactive in managing multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic and global environment with an entrepreneurial attitude
• Ability to manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of £60,000
• An incredible benefits package including a generous bonus
• Double-matched pension of 5% employee / 10% employer contributions.
• Family private medical cover.
• Company car

This is an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a leading company based in Swindon. If you meet the criteria outlined above, we encourage you to apply. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.