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Finance Controller

  • Location: Preston
  • Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 1 month ago

  • Sector: Accounting, Finance
  • Contact: Gemma Cardew
  • Contact Email: gcardew@merje.com
  • Contact Phone: 0161 883 2816
  • Expiry Date: 13 December 2024
  • Job Ref: 12241

** Applicants must reside and be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship **

MERJE are delighted to be partnered with a Corporate Finance client in their search for a talented Financial Controller.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting organisation as their no1 in Finance, leading a small team of 3 and reporting directly into the Founder.

You will have responsibility for the management of the Finance function including the provision of management information to support the Business, Directors and Senior Management, and will have active role as part of the Senior Leadership team.

You must have:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA
  • Sage Accounts & Sage Line 50 / CIMA Accredited Sage Certificate
  • Highly proficient in all Microsoft packages inc Excel for financial modelling

Your new role:

  • Day to Day Management of Finance Function and Finance Strategy
  • Production of Business Plans and Financial modelling for the Group and clients in conjunction with Chairman and Senior Management team
  • Cash and Treasury Management
  • Provision and development of management information
  • To assist HoB’s in managing to achieve their KPI’s and Budget Targets
  • Manage key commercial projects and assistance in deal progression where appropriate
  • Manage Yearend production of accounts and timetable
  • Compilation and production of detailed Management Accounts and weekly cashflow forecasts
  • Detailed Profitability Analysis by Income Stream
  • All Company KPI and management information reporting as required
  • All aspects of Payroll and VAT including Pensions Management
  • Responsible for all business controls and compliance matters
  • Finance Support for Managers and Staff including assisting them develop action plans
  • Maintenance and Reconciliation of All Ledgers
  • Development and provision of management information and supporting systems
  • Development of all Business Systems
  • Support and develop the Corporate Sales Process
  • Risk Management
  • Insurances Administration including building and liability, Cars, Professional Indemnity
  • Car Matters including lease hire agreements and insurance
  • Liaise with suppliers, calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money including office supplies and stock purchase decisions
  • Provision of Statistics and analysis as required by the business
  • Meet deadlines as deterred by the CEO and the Board
  • Ad Hoc Projects and tasks as determined by the CEO and the Board
  • Actively drive career progression and self-growth

** This is a fully office based role in Preston, Lancashire **

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