Financial Controller Stirling, Scotland
Job description
The Company
Able Bridge Recruitment have recently been approached by a brand that not only has an amazing back story, it has an incredibly bright future with some eye watering growth projections.
We are working with the business in the recruitment of a group financial controller who will manage a small finance team and also lead the business into their next phase of existence and scale up.
The role reports into the finance director who in tern report into the widder board. The companys turnover has grown from year 1 being 100k to year 5 being 33m. The ultimate goal is to get the business to 100m through venture capital//external funding.
The organisation itself sits withing the manufacturing vertical although has multiple group businesses transacting in multiple areas.
The Responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to run the finance team on a day-to-day basis. You will be managing a team of accounts staff and will be expected to mentor them and aid in their professional development. Currently the finance director is being dragged into operational finance matters which they do not have capacity to continue doing.
The role will be highly autonomous and ultimately responsible for the management of the accounts team, financial reporting and management accounting/monthly management packs. Due to the growth of the role, the role holders position will probably change over time to look at more commercial analysis and commercial decision making.
On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;
Implementation of new systems and processes as the organisation move into a scale up phase in their life cycle.
Full oversight of the accounts function of the business. Including the management of the sales and purchase ledgers, payroll and other transactional areas of the department.
Maintenance of cashflow forecasts and appropriate treasury maintenance/multi-currency position.
Review of budgets forecasts and responsibility for annual update in line with corporate policy.
Completion of statutory accounts and management reporting pack.
Consolidations of group accounts for the creation of the consolidated financial accounts.
Accountable for the provision of VAT, Corporate tax and other statutory payments.
The Requirements
We are seeking a professionally qualified accountant who is well versed in both terms of technical ability and also mentoring members of the team. Our client might consider a qualified by experience accountant, however there would need to be significant demonstrable practical experience. Our client describes themselves as being passionate about their brand. They have a unique culture within the business where everyone is of equal standing from the main board to the operational employees on the shop floor. The organisation is chaotic and will be daunting to those who want structure and rigidity. The hours of work are flexible (throughout the company), however there is a strong culture of accountability and if you are expected to get something done, it needs to be done promptly. The role holder will be remotely based (working from home), however we are only looking at candidates who are based in central Scotland (as you may be required to meet the team from time to time).
If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me on either 0131 202 3215 or 07753195699. Alternatively, you can contact me on [email protected]
