UK Financial Controller

Location:Glenrothes

Description

Job Title: UK Financial Controller

Division: Proclad (UK) Group

Reporting to: UK Managing Director

Hours of Work: Full-time: Monday to Thursday 8am-4.30pm, Friday 8am–1pm (some flexibility required)

Salary & Benefits: £DOE - Please state salary expectation when applying – excellent benefits package

Proclad UK Group are an international group of engineering companies based in the Fife area of Scotland offering specialist products and services to the Oil & Gas, Defence, Nuclear and Renewables sectors. Incorporated in 1974 the group have a renowned reputation as a supplier of excellence and works with many global blue-chip organisations. The Group are enjoying a buoyant period of growth and are implementing strategic plans for new capital investment to support the demand for the products and services.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join our team and support senior management with the visionary objectives of the group. A full driving licence is essential as the role involves some travel to our sites within Scotland. The role demands accuracy, diligence, resilience and would suit a self-motivated individual.

Key Duties and Responsibilities (not restricted to)

• Responsibility for the management of the UK Finance team.
• Responsibility for the UK Group IT function including the direct reporting of an IT Manager.
• Supporting the Managing Director and senior management team with business and financial ideas to drive growth and improve profitability.
• The preparation of timely management and legislative reporting for the six UK businesses including Monthly Management Accounts, Annual Budgets, Annual Statutory Accounts and tax computations.
• Ensure the integrity of the Balance Sheet for all UK companies.
• Preparation of UK accounts for consolidation purposes.
• UK Treasury management of foreign currency
• Attendance of the monthly Finance Meetings & Management Meetings.
• Preparation and submission of accounting packs to the Group for consolidation.
• Responsibility for the preparation of five-year plans for the UK companies.
• Responsibility for annual audits.
• Main point of contact for all UK Banking, Insurance Brokers, Legal Advisors and Tax & Audit advisors.
• Support the Group Chief Financial Officer with the Group wide development of the Finance functions and processes across the business.
• Developmaintain accounting policies required by the UK businesses.
• Appraisal of capital expenditure plans.
• Responsibility of the management of working capital through stringent reviews of debtors, creditors and inventory.
• Ensure all staff appraisals are carried out to plan and carry out monthly/quarterly performance reviews.
• To lead the development of the UK Group ERP system.
• To lead the HR department with their development in supporting the UK Businesses.
• Support UK Managing Director with ad-hoc tasks.
• Highlight any areas of risk & opportunity to the UK Managing Director.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate/possess:

• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm and hands on approach to getting the job done.
• Sound theoretical and technical accounting knowledge.
• Be numerate with excellent spreadsheet and IT skills.
• Be able to prioritise & work on their own initiative.
• Able to meet working deadlines and able to multi-task.
• An ability to manage staff to ensure departmental and staff objectives are met.
• Ensure on-going development of staff.
• Commercially aware, possess strong negotiating, relationship building and influencing skills.
• Willingness to take ownership of problems and solutions focused.
• Demonstrate a desire for continuous learning and development to support the role and the business needs.

Essential requirements

• Professionally Qualified Accountant (CA, CIMA or ACCA)
• 5 Years post qualified experience.
• Experience in FRS and IFRS accounting standards.
• Experience in cash management and banking relations.
• Understanding of UK legislative & Statutory regulator reporting requirements.
• Leading and overseeing the annual audit process.

Desirable but not essential requirements

• University Degree in Accounting & Finance or related degree.
• Experience in management and development of staff.
• R&D tax knowledge.
• General commercial experience.
• Previous experience in a contract/project environment.
• Experience of project accounting and cost accounting.
• Experience of business start-up and acquisition.
• Experience in raising sources of investment funding.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is looking to develop their career. Consideration will be given to qualified accountants who are looking to develop their wider skill sets including managerial responsibilities.

To apply: Please send your CV and covering letter including your salary expectations to our HR department via recruitment@ftvproclad.co.uk.