Job Description

Responsible for day-to-day financial control of the business

• Providing an accurate and timely financial management service, including support in the setting and monitoring of budgets and forecasts
• Production of management and financial accounts
• Provide business analysis to support evidence-based decision making
• Monitoring business performance and cashflow
• Working capital management
• Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis
• Design and prepare company reports for directors and investors
• Using financial modelling to simulate potential scenarios
• Collaborating with management to create funding strategies
• Strategic planning and business modelling
• Support business owners in decision making by providing timely and accurate financial information, KPIs and financial insights
• Management of certain tax and other regulatory reporting including financial audits and year end tax filings
• Work In Progress project accounting against long term contracts
• Monitoring pricing and project profitability
• Asset and balance sheet management

Effective reporting and analysis

• Conduct analysis to make forecasts and report to upper executives
• Pricing and project profitability; cost management and financial modelling
• Implement and adhere to accounting policies and procedures, including a regular update on improvement process
• Business analysis to support evidence-based decision making at all levels
• Share results of analysis to drive financial benefits where possible
• Effective communication on all commercial related matters

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Essential role related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience at selection:

Essential:

• Appropriately qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)
• Experience working within the manufacturing/engineering industry
• Experience managing WIP long term contracts
• Data analysis - demonstrable Excel ability & systems
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• Experience working with Quickbooks - Desirable