Group Financial Controller in Hertfordshire

Job Title: Group Financial Controller

Salary: £70k plus benefits package

Role Status: Permanent / Full Time

Location: Hertfordshire based - travel to other offices that are Berkshire and Wiltshire

Vacancy Reference: VR/04329 (Please quote this vacancy reference when making an application)

This role will report to the Chief Executive and will oversee the finance department which functions across 3 sites. You will be supporting an organisation with a turnover of c£30m.

Purpose of the Job:

Take responsibility for all functions within the accounts department
To maximise opportunities and profitability

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the finance function and oversee the finance team
Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow
Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes
Preparation of Monthly Consolidation P&L and balance sheet
Timely production of statutory and internal finance reports
Financial modelling and analysis
Cash Management and treasury duties
Ensure that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained
Oversee the payroll process
Prepare VAT returns
Attend meetings with prospects, board members and clients, including travelling within agreed regions
Work closely with managers and directors to ensure that each client receives a high level of customer service
To always represent the company at industry and business events and its products and services in a professional and knowledgeable manner
Proactively manage time in accordance with company sales expectation

Scope:

You will have experience and knowledge within the cleaning sector or similar and an ability to manage and deliver to deadlines
You will have experience of multi-site organisational systems
Thorough knowledge of the contracting market in the UK and Ireland
You will have leadership skills and the ability to direct and develop a strong team. Additionally, you will have presence, gravitas, and charisma to help stand out amongst others
You will be sales driven and a natural leader who has respect for people and the ability to bring out the best of them
Have energy, the right attitude and enthusiasm to build relationships with clients and in turn, establish profitable growth
You must be a dynamic individual who can lead from the front
Commercially astute, you will be keen to join a company in which the delivery of corporate objectives in a team environment is both recognised and highly rewarded