NLB-Solutions-are-working-with-a-business-in-St-Albans-that-are-looking-for-a-new-Group-Financial-Controller-due-to-promotion.-The-role-requires-someone-that-is-used-to-managing-teams-on-a-regular-basis-and-deal-with-senior-decision-makers.-The-business-are-looking-for-a-Practice-trained-individual-that-has-been-qualified-ACA-or-ACCA-for-at-least-5-years-and-that-has-experience-of-working-in-a-financial-controller-capacity-and-has-a-proven-capacity-to-improve-processes-and-procedures-to-make-the-accounting-functions-running-more-efficiently-over-time.

The-business-offer-excellent-development-and-growth-opportunities-and-training-that-will-help-to-grow-the-individual-to-the-next-phase-of-their-career.-With-parking-and-close-to-local-amenities,-the-offices-offer-an-excellent-working-environment.-

Duties:-

• Manage-and-oversee-the-daily-operations-of-the-finance-department.
• On-an-ongoing-basis,-lead,-mentor,-and-develop-the-internal-finance-team.
• Allocate-work-effectively-and-ensure-high-standards-of-accuracy-and-timeliness.
• Support-succession-planning-and-continuous-improvement-within-the-finance-function.
• Review-the-monthly-management-accounts,-and-prepare-reports-for-partner-meetings-and-the-management-committee.
• Manage-and-oversee-the-month-end-closing-process,-ensuring-all-financial-transactions-are-accurately-recorded-and-reported-in-a-timely-manner.-A-key-objective-will-be-to-streamline-and-reduce-our-month-end-close-process.
• Ensure-all-reporting-from-our-accounts-management-software-is-accurate-and-reconciled.-
• Responsibility-for-ensuring-all-accounting-and-calculations-required-to-maintain-partner-capital-accounts-are-completed-timely-and-accurately,-as-well-as-all-necessary-reporting.
• Prepare-and-present-accurate-and-timely-financial-statements,-and-coordinate-and-manage-the-annual-audit-process.-Ensure-compliance-with-all-relevant-accounting-standards-and-regulatory-requirements.
• Manage-the-annual-budget-process-and-oversee-subsequent-reforecasting-as-appropriate.
• Conduct-financial-analysis-and-provide-insights-to-support-business-decision-making,-including-regular-flash-reporting-and-KPIs-for-partners.
• Ensure-charge-out-rates-are-appropriately-set-and-communicated-across-the-firm.
• Monitor-cash-flow-and-manage-working-capital-requirements.
• Oversee-the-credit-control-function,-ensuring-timely-collection-of-outstanding-balances,-accurate-debtor-reporting,-and-effective-processes-to-minimize-overdue-accounts.
• Maintain-and-manage-our-banking-relationship-to-ensure-smooth-and-efficient-banking-operations.
• Collaborate-with-senior-management-to-develop-and-implement-strategic-plans-and-initiatives.

Person-Spec:

• Must-be-a-qualified-accountant-ACA-or-ACCA-
• Strong-knowledge-of-accounting-principles,-financial-reporting,-and-regulatory-requirements.
• Excellent-analytical-and-problem-solving-skills.
• Proven-ability-to-manage-and-develop-a-team.
• Strong-communication-and-interpersonal-skills.
• Advanced-proficiency-in-financial-software-and-Microsoft-Office-Suite.
• Ability-to-work-effectively-in-a-fast-paced-and-dynamic-environment.
• High-level-of-integrity-and-ethical-standards
• Demonstrated-ability-to-be-proactive-and-continuously-seek-out-opportunities-for-change-and-improvement.