Jobs, fresher vacancy - Financial Controller (1637) • Lincolnshire

Company: Benjamin Edwards Ltd

Lincolnshire

Financial Controller – Lincoln - £80k & bonus & benefits Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for a Financial Controller for a dynamic, growing and thriving Group business. As Financial Controller, you will play a key role as part of the Finance Leadership Team. The scope of the role will not only be to control and manage the finances of the business but to also be a key driver for change for the finance function, by working closely with the FP&A and Business Partnering teams, as well as the operational stakeholders of the business to deliver key finance transformation workstreams. The role of Financial ControllerEnsure that the consolidation of financial statements are prepared and submitted in a timely manner and fairly reflect the performance and position of the businessReview and manage the cost and profitability of the business effectively - using this to identify and direct attention to the appropriate finance and operational areas to investigate and manage any key areasManage the financial accounting processes, to ensure in line with Group Accounting PoliciesResponsible for reviewing and submitting the Monthly Financial Results and working with the FP&A and Business partnering teams to consolidate and critically review financial statementsResponsible for production of statutory accounts and tax computationsEnsure that the financial controls and relevant operational processes within the business are appropriate and effective in mitigating financial risk as a minimumEnsure compliance with all Group financial control standardsEnsure the financial control processes used are properly documented, tested and embedded within the businessesImplement an effective and efficient framework for controlsManage timely implementation of all external and corporate audit recommendations through liaising with individual businessesEnsure compliance with the business' governance guidelines, including delegation of authorities, risk register and management reporting accounting policies, chart of accounts etcA visible advocate of the global core process development ensuring that common Group finance processes are deployed and adhered toOwnership of central costs and headcount for the business, making sure this is controlled and tracked in a rigorous mannerDevelop overall Financial Operating Performance KPI Dashboard - Timely reporting of all finance functions/ supplier payments/aged debt reporting etc that demonstrates transparency and provides platform to build credibilityDevelop clear SLA arrangements between finance functions and other business functionsTake on central role for managing and leading key group functions - Group Finance, Tax and Internal AuditProactive management of Group comms and relationship - strive to be best in class and deliver leadership in approachExternal Audit - Manage relationship with external auditors and be the primary point of contact on matters of external audit, and coordinate this with internal stakeholdersSenior leadership - Representation as part of the senior management leadership team of the businessAssist in preparation of presentations to board of directors and senior management team as requiredSupport ad-hoc projects as requiredDeputise for the CFO as and when needed The ideal candidate for the role of Financial Controller• Qualified Accountant - CIMA/ACCA/ACA• Previous experience in a Financial Controlling role