Financial Controller / Senior Accountant / Finance Manager
- Recruiter
- WH Finance Ltd
- Location
- St. Albans, UK
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 21 Sep 2019
- Closes
- 02 Oct 2019
- Ref
- 1270904526
- Job role
- Accountant, Finance manager, Financial controller
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Manager
Our client is a leading energy broking business that is looking to significantly increase its market presence in this highly competitive industry and is now looking to recruit a Financial Controller / Senior Accountant / Finance Manager to be responsible for the financial management of the business and play a significant role in the development of company.
Reporting to the Head of Finance and Audit, this is a highly varied role where your typical duties will cover:
* Day to day management of the finance function, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded in an accurate & timely manner
* Preparation of weekly MI reporting with analysis and commentary
* Preparation of monthly management accounts including profit & loss, balance sheet and other internal reporting requirements with variance analysis
* Credit Control, ensuring debtor days are minimised
* Provide relevant financial information to the Senior team include income & expenditure & cash flow forecasts
* Support Finance and Operational Managers in understanding individual & team profitability
* Provide ad hoc reporting & analysis as required
* Review key risks and anticipate potential risks arising from new strategies and external factors
* Responsible for ensuring financial controls are robust & appropriate & in keeping with company policies
* Run commission statements
* Communicate sales figures & targets to team
* Create & tailor bespoke consumption reports with management information for clients
* Business Planning
Key Requirements:
* ACCA / CIMA qualified
* Experience in similar role
* A proven track record ideally gained from the energy sector is highly desirable.
* Good understanding of Accounting frameworks, policies & procedures
* Strong all-round accounts experience including month end processes, sales & purchase ledgers, credit control, reporting & analysis
* Influence business decision by demonstrating a detailed understanding of financial expectations
* Excellent communication skills at all levels across the business and with all stakeholders
* Good knowledge of using MS Excel & Sage 50
* Organised & efficient with excellent attention to detail & the ability to work to tight deadlines
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Strong client management skills to manage the needs of the clients
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Negotiation skills
* Strong analytical skills
Exceptional career prospects are available and interviews are ongoing so apply now
Reporting to the Head of Finance and Audit, this is a highly varied role where your typical duties will cover:
* Day to day management of the finance function, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded in an accurate & timely manner
* Preparation of weekly MI reporting with analysis and commentary
* Preparation of monthly management accounts including profit & loss, balance sheet and other internal reporting requirements with variance analysis
* Credit Control, ensuring debtor days are minimised
* Provide relevant financial information to the Senior team include income & expenditure & cash flow forecasts
* Support Finance and Operational Managers in understanding individual & team profitability
* Provide ad hoc reporting & analysis as required
* Review key risks and anticipate potential risks arising from new strategies and external factors
* Responsible for ensuring financial controls are robust & appropriate & in keeping with company policies
* Run commission statements
* Communicate sales figures & targets to team
* Create & tailor bespoke consumption reports with management information for clients
* Business Planning
Key Requirements:
* ACCA / CIMA qualified
* Experience in similar role
* A proven track record ideally gained from the energy sector is highly desirable.
* Good understanding of Accounting frameworks, policies & procedures
* Strong all-round accounts experience including month end processes, sales & purchase ledgers, credit control, reporting & analysis
* Influence business decision by demonstrating a detailed understanding of financial expectations
* Excellent communication skills at all levels across the business and with all stakeholders
* Good knowledge of using MS Excel & Sage 50
* Organised & efficient with excellent attention to detail & the ability to work to tight deadlines
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Strong client management skills to manage the needs of the clients
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Negotiation skills
* Strong analytical skills
Exceptional career prospects are available and interviews are ongoing so apply now