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Financial Controller (Interim / FTC 9 mths)
Location: Maidenhead
Sector: Engineering
Reports to: Â Head of Finance
Objective:
Responsible for overseeing the management and control of company finances, working closely with the Head of Finance and international counterparts.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting
- Supervise the processing of accounting information to ensure accurate and timely monthly management reporting.
- Ensure seamless transfer of financial data to corporate systems.
- Oversee the weekly flash and monthly close revenue reporting process, ensuring completion of all closing tasks.
- Present financial results to the leadership team and in company-wide meetings.
- Prepare the annual financial accounting pack and tax computations, ensuring full compliance and readiness for year-end audit.
- Manage company cash flow, overseeing timely collection of customer balances and supplier payments.
- Collaborate with the leadership team on the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning.
- Monitor, report, and explain variances between actuals and budget/forecast.
Project Accounting
- Oversee the project accounting process and regular project reviews.
- Prepare, submit, and authorise capex requests and expenditure.
- Manage inventory and WIP processes to ensure financial accuracy.
Compliance & Governance
- Maintain appropriate financial records and oversee accurate and timely payroll execution.
- Ensure timely and compliant preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
- Manage relationships with business insurance and banking service providers.
- Undertake Company Secretarial duties, including maintaining company records, minuting board meetings, and completing government surveys.
Commercial Insights / Process Improvement
- Collaborate with operations and mechanical engineering teams to enhance financial accuracy and efficiency.
- Work closely with sales and marketing teams to ensure competitive and appropriate business pricing.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
- Minimum of five years of experience in accountancy.
- Strong knowledge of project costing
- Experience in long-term project accounting or contract accounting (preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Workplace & Travel Requirements:
- Primarily office-based (Maidenhead), with flexibility for remote working.
- Occasional travel to customers, suppliers, and other company locations in the UK and overseas.
