Group Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Pyramid8 are recruiting a Group Finance Manager for a fast-growing integrated building consultancy offering services in the building compliance, building control and energy assessment. They are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Finance Manager who is looking to work as part of a fast-growing organisation.

The Group Financial Controller is responsible for the day to day running of the finance function for this small but rapidly growing group of 3 companies, with turnover in excess of £3million and with ambitions to grow to by both acquisition and organic growth.

The Group Financial Controller will manage one part time member of staff and report to the CEO. This role demands a person who is able to think ahead and think strategically but also to be able to deal with the hands-on demands of the day-to-day accounting function. As the group expands there will be significant opportunity for progression within the group, which is committed to the training and advancement of all its employees.

The Role

• Day to day running of the finance function
• Raising customer invoices
• Processing purchase ledger invoices
• Payment of supplier invoices
• Daily bank reconciliation
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of annual budgets and quarterly re-forecasts
• Cash flow forecasting and management
• Payment authorisation
• Managing credit control
• Calculation and submission of VAT returns
• Review payroll monthly, including payroll deductions and associated pensions costs
• Development and improvement of systems
• Cost efficiency review on an ongoing basis
• Management of the annual insurance renewals
• Liaison with all senior managers to provide timely, relevant and useful information
• Preparation of year end accounts schedules for accountants

Skills and Experience

• Qualified accountant - ACA/CIMA/ACCA – Desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be computer literate with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Xero