Fractional Financial Controller - (Part-Time)
£450-£500 p/d - Outside IR35
3 month contract
London
I have been briefed by an exciting PE backed, B-Corp start-up who have experienced exceptional growth, proving to be highly popular with their incredible range of products for consumers and delivering goods across their International expansion. My client is looking for a Fractional Financial Controller to support the business in day-to-day financial operations and be the go to key point of contact for the senior leadership team supporting the business 3-4 days a week. Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting & Controls - oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for multiple subsidiaries including group consolidations. Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll, expenses and GL. Lead the month end process and improve delivery days for further efficiency
- Cash Flow Management - oversight of end to end cash management, from control of AP/AR and managing rolling cash forecasting whilst optimising working capital and implementing strategies to improve cash flow efficiency
- Budgeting & forecasting - monitor financial performance against budgets/forecasts providing insights to senior leadership team and business partner with business units to support on financial guidance and budget control
- Compliance & Tax - ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including VAT, corporation tax and payroll taxes
- Process Improvement & Scalability - implement financial systems, processes and tools to support companies growth
About you:
- Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CAANZ/CAÂ
- Industry experience in a start-up/SME and/or Retail/FMCG/E-Commerce sector experience
- Strong knowledge of UK GAAP
- Experience in stock/inventory management and revenue recognition
- Proficiency in Xero accounting software is highly desirable
- Fantastic excel skills
- Self starter and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Immediately available or 1 week notice period