Financial Controller

• Location: Cambridge
• Duration: Perm
• Salary Range: £50k - £55k
• Job Reference: ABFC
• Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION – Financial Controller

Title: Financial Controller

Reporting to: V P Finance

Education: Fully Qualified member of ACCA or ACA

Position Summary: The Financial Controller will manage the day to day financial matters with through a team of 7 staff. The FC will assume responsibility for comprehensive monthly management reporting and will lead the annual audit and preparation of statutory reporting including consolidation of group accounts and restatement of balances for US GAAP. Continuous development of the team and systems to ensure information of the highest standards will be key to the FC’s role. The FC will work closely with the Finance Director and the rest of the management team to ensure that systems processes and controls are robust and supportive of the growth phase that the company is in the midst of. Cost control and cost effectiveness will be key responsibilities of the FC.


Summary of Responsibilities:
• Monthly management reporting to local management team and to US parent

• Delivery and explanation of results and factors key to the continuous improvement there-of


• Daily Cash-flow management

• Lead the periodic forecasting process

• Lead and co-ordinate the annual profit plan process in accordance with timelines established by VP Finance and US Headquarters

• Communicate timely and accurate information to management to enable sound financial decisions on an on-going basis

• In conjunction with the IT director and business analysts assist in the development of IT systems in order to support the accurate and timely delivery of required financial and operational information

• Payroll, pension scheme and benefits management in co-operation with Human resources department

• Management and development of team of 7 staff

• Manage all day to day finance activities in timely, and effective manner to support business growth and stakeholder relationships


Experience required:
• An ACCA / ACA qualified accountant or experienced in management accounting and analysis with a professional qualification from another body
• A minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• A good communicator able to provide clarity and guidance to non financial managers and staff
• An understanding of UK GAAP essential (and US GAAP a bonus)
• An understanding of the implications of systems set-up on the delivery of statutory reporting and management information
• Able to work to strict deadlines and to gain co-operation and support from others
• An effective trouble-shooter with a solid background in accounting and the analytical ability to review reports and identify and resolve problem areas


Personal Qualities:
• Team player able to work effectively at all levels in the organization and strong supervision / team management skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Willingness to research and learn

• Commercially aware

• Able to plan an organise effectively

• Hands on and practical approach
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