Financial Controller

Location: Hemel hempstead (Head Office)

Contract Type: Interim, Permanent

Closing Date: 16 May 2025

Financial Controller

We are seeking a new Financial Controller to support the Director of Finance Operations by directly managing and developing the finance team to;

  • ensure the accurate and timely production of statutory and internal financial reporting, including consolidated accounts, and meet all external reporting requirements.
  • ensure robust financial controls are established and maintained across all finance-related activities and processes, addressing any weaknesses promptly.
  • manage and develop the finance team to achieve high performance and motivation, including overseeing the personal development process and setting objectives.

 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN YOUR NEW ROLE:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  • Strong people management skills and experience. Experienced in ability to motivate, develop and inspire team members towards company, department and personal goal,
  • Excellent written and oral comms and fluent in English.
  • Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS102, Tax and HMRC requirements.
  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
  • Oversee the finance team, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations, project completions whilst working to deadlines.
  • Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and banks.
  • Implement and maintain internal controls and financial systems.
  • Support senior management with financial insights and performance analysis.

The above list is a summarised list as is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post. 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING 

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  •  Proven track record and success as a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). or equivalent degree.
  • Proven experience in financial management, ideally in a UK-based organisation and sector experience.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting standards and tax regulations.
  • Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Knowledge of SAP 4Hana, SAP Cloud Analytics, or Data Analytics tools.
  • Experience of international subsidiaries.
  • Able to investigate and manipulate complex data using pivot tables (essential). Advanced Excel.
  • Fluent in English (Oral and Written).

Location - the role wil require attendance at our Hemel Hempstead office 5 days a week.

Please note: Candidates applying for the role need to live and work in the UK at time of application. We are not offering sponsorship with this position.

 

CAE Technology Services are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity across our workforce. We aim to provide a fair and consistent job application process and to not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin or disablement. Our recruitment and selection decisions will be made according to the applicant’s ability in line with this job specification.

 

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