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Financial Controller

Employer
Hays A&F
Location
England, Gloucestershire, Gloucester
Salary
£55000.0 - £65000.0 per annum + Market rate
Closing date
Nov 13, 2024
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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Level of qualification
CIMA

Job Details

The company


Hays Senior Finance has been retained exclusively to recruit for a Financial Controller position based in Gloucester. Our client is a leading global provider of security solutions within the technology hardware industry. They have served the government and defence industries for over 30 years by designing, developing, and manufacturing innovative solutions that solve the most complex IT security problems. Offering an extensive range of standard and custom products, they deliver secure solutions and reliable customer support throughout the entire product life cycle.

The role


As Financial Controller, you will be number one on site and report directly into the Group Finance Director. You will have no people management responsibilities but will be responsible for the AP and AR process that has been outsourced to Group Head Office. This is a great role that will support the onsite leadership team as well as being responsible for a second international site.

The duties

  • Manage month end reporting tasks including accruals and prepayments, payroll and holiday pay provision journals, deferred income, reconcile sales, bookings and backlog, month end GRNI reconciliation, reconcile and post intercompany balances, corporate allocation journals and corporation tax provisions.
  • Ensure reports and forecasts are accurate, timely and suitable for non-financial personnel and provide support to business managers to understand key financials.
  • Monitor inventory cycle counting variances, review stock ageing provisions, work in progress valuation and analysis.
  • Monitor and analyse timesheet data submitted by respective departments and maintain work orders.
  • Assist with product costing analysis and the identification of non-production material costs.
  • Monitoring of miscellaneous costs, invoice authorisations and queries, and ensuring correct attribution of project and IR&D costs.
  • Review accounts receivable and accounts payable, ensuring approval processes are followed and raising any issues with the FD.
  • Ensure compliance with legislation and conform to best practice in meeting the requirements of Government agencies, overseas regulatory authorities and any other agencies that impact the business. Keep abreast of legislative changes that may impact the business.
  • Provide accurate accounting reports in line with relevant Accounting Standards and to work with external and internal auditors to ensure all statutory requirements are adhered to.
  • Work with Finance Management to deliver financial and operational goals and drive profitable business growth.
  • Segment income, cost and production streams to provide a detailed understanding of financials return and risks by channel.
  • Look for continuous reductions in operating costs and develop improved systems and processes.
  • Manage cash through improvements in working capital whilst respecting customer and supplier relationships.
  • Provide financial guidance to all stakeholders (including Corporate) so that they are fully aware of business performance and future projections.


What do you get?

In return, you will receive a competitive package, flexible working, a hybrid approach and the option of compressed hours. This is a newly created role for someone who is ready to put the mark on a growing PE-backed SME business.

What you need to do now

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