Description
Duration: 6 months
Rate: £550 Day rate - Outside IR35
Location: Cambridge
Remote Work: Will need to be able to travel to Cambridge a couple of times a month
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
This is a senior position in the company that would suit an ambitious Financial Controller looking to gain more experience in developing a strong and efficient finance function before moving into a Finance Director role.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The key purpose of the job will be to manage the day-to-day operations of the finance team with specific regard to ensuring the finance function is fit for purpose in a large and complex business. Initial key priorities will include reviewing processes and controls to implement a robust control framework.
The Financial Controller will work closely with the Commercial Manager to review processes both within finance and across the rest of the company to find efficiencies and maximise income-generating opportunities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Day-to-day management of the finance team (circa 11 people), including mentoring and coaching to enhance skills across the team.
- Manage the month-end close process to ensure efficient and correct reporting.
- Lead the year-end process, ensuring timely production of statutory accounts and reporting into Group parent.
- Management of cash and working capital.
- Work closely with the Finance Director and FP&A Manager to develop management information systems, facilitating understanding of key commercial and financial drivers across the business.
- Responsible for maintaining an effective Internal Control Environment and control frameworks.
- Be a key contributor to continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities across the company.
- Partner closely with non-Finance areas of the business to provide consistent information and maximise operations.
- Deputise for the Finance Director, assisting with tasks as they occur.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: