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Financial Controller - Orpington
Package:
- 45,000 - 60,000 basic salary
- Full time office-based role
- Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00
- Excellent office culture
- Regular company outings/incentives
Alecto Recruitment are working with a specialist electrical contractor based in Kent, who are now looking to appoint a Financial Controller on a full time and permanent basis.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Finance and Managing Directors, the Financial Controller will hold responsibility for overseeing the financial health and operations of the business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and strategic budgeting.
You will play a critical role in managing project finances, optimising cash flow, and supporting sustainable growth in a dynamic and fast-evolving industry, working as part of a small close kit team as the only Financial Controller.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Financial Management and Reporting
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Cash Flow and Treasury Management
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Project Financial Oversight
- Strategic Planning and Leadership
- Team Management
Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of financial principles, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Expertise in financial reporting standards.
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (Xero is essential).
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to handle complex financial data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (Master's degree or MBA preferred) or equivalent
- Certified accountant qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA,) is preferred
- 5+ years of experience in financial management, preferably within the renewable energy or construction sector.
If you're an experienced Financial Controller who is seeking a new opportunity with an employer who value employee wellbeing in a friendly office environment, please forward your CV to Jason Fogaty at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) in strict confidence and we can schedule a call to discuss further.
This is an immediate requirement with interview slots available as soon as next week.
Alecto Recruitment Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. If your experience matches, please forward your CV immediately. We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.)
