Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Brief Overview

• Role: Financial Controller
• Location: Warwickshire
• Role type: Permanent
• Salary/Rate: £Negotiable DOE
• Working type: On-site working

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join a global engineering consultancy specializing in advanced propulsion systems and related technologies. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strong financial controls, and supporting the business's decision-making processes.

The successful candidate will manage a team of three, be responsible for both UK and US finance operations, and play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management and project accounts
• Compile operational board reports on performance for both regions
• Participate in project WIP meetings and oversee project accounting
• Drive finance’s involvement in projects, from bids to completion
• Lead annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes, including rolling forecasts
• Develop and implement consistent financial accounting and controls
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and purchasing processes
• Support tax planning, particularly for R&D-related activities
• Prepare statutory accounts and coordinate with external auditors for year-end audits
• Assist in business support development and integration with parent company finance teams
• Review and update company policies as needed
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department

Requirements

• CIMA or ACCA qualified
• Proven track record in management accounting, reconciliation, month-end processes, forecasting, project accounting, and data analysis
• Advanced Excel knowledge, including VBA and Macros
• Ability to handle complex financial data and communicate effectively with various levels of staff
• Experience leading a team

Desirable skills (not essential)

• Experience in a consultancy or similar business environment.
• Familiarity with Sage 200 software.
• Knowledge of US finance operations and regulations