Interim Financial Controller

Robert Half is recruiting a Financial Controller for our SME client near Hemel Homestead, on an interim basis for 3-6 months.

The position of Interim Financial Controller will require a hands-on individual experienced in the following;

• Supervision of a finance team of four members of staff.
• Review and overall responsibility for Group cash-flow management including 13 week cash-flow, management of supplier and statutory payments and overview of trade debtor recovery.
• Review of Group Management Accounts and monthly reporting to the Board
• Review of project accounting (P&L and cash-flow) and key commercials, financial, legals and sales tax/VAT consequences of key projects and other sales opportunities as required.
• Run the process for the 2023 audit, accounts, corporate tax and statutory compliance for five Group Companies including US and European Subsidiary.
• Liaison with Auditors, Bank and Lawyers as required.
• Assist with various process improvements planned including order processing, renewals and job management system as required.
• Key Financial point of contact for suppliers ensuring we maintain credit integrity with key suppliers.
• Assist with other day to day adhoc matters which require senior financial involvement.
• Knowledge of US sales tax and European VAT would be an advantage
• A track record of cash-flow management and forecasting is essential
• Ability to communicate with a diverse set of external stake holders
• Excellent Excel skills

The position of Interim Financial Controller will be paying on a daily rate basis and is an urgent requirement.

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