controller Gloucester, England

Dutypoint

Full Time Gloucester, England 60000 - 40000 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Dutypoint is a rapidly expanding British leading manufacturer of pumps and pump systems, supplying essential equipment to industry and prestigious domestic and commercial construction projects.

Due to ongoing expansion, we are seeking a highly competent ACCA or CIMA qualified Financial Controller to join our Finance team, reporting directly into the Finance Director.

We're looking for a commercially savvy and highly astute person to join our team, who will be responsible for producing accurate and timely financial reports and support the FD with managing the Accounts department.

By combining accounting skills with business management skills, prepare, develop and analyse key financial information for all departments of the business, to ensure that management for each area make well-informed decisions to ensure future stability, growth and profitability.

Responsibilities, duties and tasks:

Establish and maintain financial policies and financial management information systems
At intervals required by management, prepare financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheet, budgets, cash flow statements and forecasts, variance analysis and commentaries
Work with the FD to help make financial decisions
In liaison with the FD, set budgets for each line of accounts
Maintain asset registers and a depreciation schedules
Establish and maintain a system to report value of stock and work-in-progress
Report where spending is at variance with the budget
Contribute towards the formulation of business strategies and inform key strategic decisions
Analyse financial performance and contribute to medium and long-term business planning/forecasts including cash flow
Offer professional judgement on financial matters and advise on ways of improving business performance
Manage and oversee the credit control, credit insurance, credit checking and debt chasing process
Interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial managers
Monitor and evaluate financial information systems and suggest improvements where needed
Work in conjunction with external accountants to implement corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal controls
Manage import and currency purchase processes and develop links with overseas suppliers to put credit terms in place

General duties:

To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job, whether that be on- the-job training, in-house training or external training courses
To undertake health and safety duties commensurate with the post and as detailed in the Company’s Health and Safety Policy
To act as an ambassador of the Company and promote the company brand displaying a positive image to customers and members of the public at all times

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING :It is essential that the post holder has either:

CIMA or ACCA qualification

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE :

It is essential that the post holder has:

Knowledge and experience of divisional accounting
Substantial experience of having worked in a Finance Controller / Management Accountant / Finance Manager role within a commercial organisation
Experience of establishing and maintaining financial policies and management information systems
Knowledge and experience of preparing periodic financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, budgets, cash flow statements and forecasts, variance analysis and commentaries
Experience of advising on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions
Experience and proven track of improving business performance
Knowledge of corporate governance procedures

It is desirable (not essential) that the post holder has:

Experience of accounting using SAGE

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :It is essential that the post holder has:

Commercial awareness
Interest in business and an understanding of how an organisation works and manages resources
High level of numeracy
Good negotiation skills
Ability to explain complex financial information in a clear way
Accuracy
Professionalism and commitment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
IT proficiency
Project management skills
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels
Initiative
Confidence to know where your expertise ends and another team member's begins
Ability to remain impartial
Discretion
Lively and enquiring mind with a logical approach to work, combined with analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Stamina and motivation to balance the demands of work
Ability to interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial managers