Financial Controller
BRIEF OVERVIEW
- Role: Financial Controller
- Location: Warwickshire
- Role type: Permanent
- Salary/Rate: £Negotiable DOE
- Working type: On-site working
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join a global engineering consultancy specializing in advanced propulsion systems and related technologies. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strong financial controls, and supporting the business's decision-making processes.
The successful candidate will manage a team of three, be responsible for both UK and US finance operations, and play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and project accounting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare monthly management and project accounts
- Compile operational board reports on performance for both regions
- Participate in project WIP meetings and oversee project accounting
- Drive finance's involvement in projects, from bids to completion
- Lead annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes, including rolling forecasts
- Develop and implement consistent financial accounting and controls
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and purchasing processes
- Support tax planning, particularly for R&D-related activities
- Prepare statutory accounts and coordinate with external auditors for year-end audits
- Assist in business support development and integration with parent company finance teams
- Review and update company policies as needed
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department
REQUIREMENTS
- CIMA or ACCA qualified
- Proven track record in management accounting, reconciliation, month-end processes, forecasting, project accounting, and data analysis
- Advanced Excel knowledge, including VBA and Macros
- Ability to handle complex financial data and communicate effectively with various levels of staff
- Experience leading a team
DESIRABLE SKILLS (NOT ESSENTIAL)
- Experience in a consultancy or similar business environment.
- Familiarity with Sage 200 software.
- Knowledge of US finance operations and regulations
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Posted 2 days ago, valid for 19 days
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV31 1XH, England
£32,000 - £38,400 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position of Financial Controller is available in Warwickshire, offering a negotiable salary based on experience.
- This permanent role requires significant expertise in financial reporting, controls, and decision-making support within a global engineering consultancy.
- The candidate will oversee a team of three and manage finance operations for both the UK and US, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and project accounting.
- A CIMA or ACCA qualification is required, along with a proven track record in management accounting and leading a team.
- Candidates should possess advanced Excel skills and experience in handling complex financial data, with prior consultancy experience being desirable.
