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Financial Controller

CMA Recruitment Group
Havant Full-time GBP 70,000 – 80,000
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Owner-managed Engineering Group based in Havant. Hampshire, has an opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to undertake responsibility for the effective financial management of all of the Group companies whilst also supporting commercial decision making.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller will demonstrate a solid understanding of the various performance metrics required in a small-volume engineering environment to measure productivity and efficiency.

What will the Financial Controller role involve?

  • Preparation of annual statutory accounts, leading the annual audit process and ensuring that all Tax, R&D and VAT returns are completed and submitted

  • Production of annual and monthly management accounts, providing detailed analysis and recommendations

  • Management of the annual budgeting process and monthly cash-flow forecasting

  • Continuous improvement of accounting and finance processes within the business process framework

  • Work closely with the Managing Director to review and analyse profitability of new business opportunities

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller position:
  • Applicants for the Financial Controller position will hold a full accountancy qualification and have previous experience of working within an SME environment, ideally within the engineering sector

  • The successful candidate must be hands-on in addition to being able to demonstrate the ability to build effective relationships across all departments within the business

Additional benefits and information for the Financial Controller opportunity:
  • On offer is the opportunity to play an integral role in the continuing development of this business and a competitive package

  • The successful candidate will be expected to be in the office 5 days a week due to the hands-on nature of the role and the extensive liaison with the wider business that will be required to undertake the position successfully

  • Salary on offer will be dependent on experience

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